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Morning Digest: How Ramaswamy could sabotage the Ohio GOP all the way down the ballot

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One of my favorite traditions here at The Downballot is our election prediction contest, which we’ve hosted annually for two decades. In case you didn’t see our post announcing this year’s event, you’ll definitely want to check it out: Enter The Downballot's 2026 prediction contest, sponsored by GreensBabka.com! James Lambert · Oct 26 Read full story We ask you to guess the outcome of dozens of hotly contested races, ranging from high-profile Senate battles to deep dives far down the ballot. And the best part is, the winners all receive a handsome gift basket filled with the tastiest treat known to humanity: babka from the one and only Green’s Bakery. Only paid subscribers like you are eligible for prizes! I hope you’ll participate, because it’s a ton of fun, and even if you don’t win, there are always bragging rights at stake. Now get busy picking, and good luck to all! – David Morning Digest: How Ramaswamy could sabotage the Ohio GOP all the way down the ballot Offices like atto...

WBUR TODAY: Find Mass Money now finds you

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  ❤️ Donate Tuesday, October 27, 2026 ☀️ Sunny, with a high of 55. Good Morning Boston, Today's the deadline in Massachusetts to request a mail-in ballot for next week's election — something state officials suggest if you want to take some time with all the ballot questions . But if you're only putting in your request now, you'll likely want to return your ballot in person, rather than putting it in the mail. Our general election voter guide has more details . But first, the news: Lost and found: The Massachusetts agency that handles unclaimed property — you've probably seen its " Find Mass Money" ads — is trying something new. Rather than asking people with unclaimed money to search an online database, it's reaching out directly. State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg's office announced yesterday that it's sending out letters to thousands of residents who unknowingly have cash they could pocket. The new program could make returning money to people ...