election Archives - The Heights

Auchincloss Amasses $7 Million War Chest, Trounces Primary Challengers in Fundraising

Nikita Osadchiy • April 27, 2026

Democratic Representative Jake Auchincloss (MA-4) amassed the largest campaign war chest of any Massachusetts congressional member and one of the largest in the country, with nearly $7 million in cash on hand, according to the latest campaign finance disclosures.

Renz and Weiss Emphasize Transparency and Community in UGBC Campaign

Evie Oosting • March 17, 2026

“I had a really tough first couple of years at BC, and I think why I'm running for president is to help those kinds of students who are struggling in their own individual experiences,” Renz said.

In UGBC Bid, Oliver and Snyder Want To Dismantle a Culture of Disconnection

Elizabeth Maher • March 17, 2026

“The cornerstone of our campaign is getting BC’s community and culture to a place where students are much happier and interacting with each other again,” Snyder said.

JJ Kazakoff-Eigan on Budgets, Buses and Building Relationships in Ward 1 Council Seat Run

Carina Murphy • September 7, 2025

When Jonathan “JJ” Kazakoff-Eigen moved to a house in Ward 1 Newton 13 years ago with his wife and first child, he initially considered it a “starter home.”

Maria Greenberg on Green Space, Housing and a Run for a Fifth Term on City Council

Carina Murphy • September 7, 2025

As Ward 1 City Councilor, Maria Greenberg has formed a lot of connections with residents and business owners and feels those relationships allow for a more focused, responsive government.

BC Barred Student Organization From Endorsing Presidential Candidate, Emails Show

Nikita Osadchiy • March 30, 2025

The College Democrats of Boston College, a registered student organization on campus, was barred from publicly endorsing and phone banking for Kamala Harris by University administrators five days before the 2024 presidential election, according to emails obtained by The Heights.

Alicia Piedalue Wins School Committee Seat in Uncontested Special Election

Laney McAden • March 21, 2025

Alicia Piedalue was elected to the open Ward 7 Newton School Committee seat in a special municipal election held on March 18.

‘The Heights’ Endorses Andrew Cimino and Brody Whetzel for UGBC President and Vice President

The Heights Editorial Board • March 18, 2025

The Heights is endorsing Andrew Cimino and Brody Whetzel for UGBC president and vice president. After in-depth discussions with all three teams and a careful review of their platforms, The Heights believes Cimino, MCAS ’26, and Whetzel, LSEHD ’26, will effectively lead UGBC with an outsider perspective, a focus on transparency, and realistic expectations of what their administration can achieve.

BC Alum and U.S. Senator Ed Markey’s Inauguration Absence Was Undemocratic

Nick Voll • February 2, 2025

Just two days later, President Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States of America. BC’s most visible alumnus was noticeably absent from the ceremonies, presumably mourning the demise of his once proud basketball program. Markey, along with several other members of the Massachusetts delegation, including U.S. Representatives Bill Keating and Ayanna Pressley, consciously decided not to attend Trump’s inauguration.