When state lawmakers rammed a bill into law last year giving them and other elected officials hefty pay hikes, Governor Charlie Baker was unequivocal in his disapproval.  

Diehl said Wednesday that he’s been encouraged by several people to seek the post, which has wide sway over the state Republican Party’s direction, fund-raising, and priorities. 

WBUR, the Globe, and UMass Boston hosted a debate Thursday on the lesser-known ballot initiative. 

The media blitz would mark the Democrat’s first television advertisement in his bid against Governor Charlie Baker. 

A spokeswoman for US Representative Katherine Clark said the campaign was “not going to dignify” the charge with a response. 

Lori Trahan is using the California Democrat’s name and standing to help generate cash in the closing weeks of her race against GOP nominee Rick Green. 

The campaign team scrubbed Jasiel Correia II’s endorsement soon after federal authorities arrested the 26-year-old mayor on wire fraud charges. 

Democratic gubernatorial challenger Jay Gonzalez supports Question 1. 

Jay Gonzalez and Quentin Palfrey have received $542,284, according to the state’s Office of Campaign and Political Finance. 

The sides are dueling over the Nov. 6 ballot question that asks voters whether they want to keep or repeal the state law that bars transgender discrimination in places of public accommodations like stores and restaurants.