Jake Auchincloss

Massachusetts' newest Congressman said he'll support transportation equity and more federal dollars for the Port of New Bedford.

Democrats Jake Auchincloss and Bill Keating will represent the South Coast area in Congress.

Julie Hall is the GOP candidate in the 4th Congressional District. But Auchincloss, a former Republican, worked on Baker's first campaign for governor.

There was a time when the Fall River and New Bedford area felt like it was ignored by the political world. That time has passed.

So many Democrats were running to succeed Rep. Joseph Kennedy III it became confusing for most voters and even some political watchers.

The AP called it for Auchincloss around 1:30 a.m. Friday after a lengthy vote-counting process.

The Democratic Party of Massachusetts may prove President Donald J. Trump is correct about the problems with mail-in ballot elections. Who had missing ballots?

The two leaders in a 7-way race for Joe Kennedy's seat in Congress landed in a virtual tie on election day.

Markey, 74, has spent more than 40 years in Congress and successfully defined himself as a progressive champion.

New Bedford was just the first stop on Auchincloss’ SouthCoast swing on Wednesday, which included stops in Fall River and Taunton.