BriefingFebruary 27, 20261:42

10 Greater Boston Towns That Voted 80%+ for Harris But Still Maintain $2M Entry Fees Through Exclusionary Zoning

Ten Greater Boston towns voted 80-82% for Kamala Harris in 2024 while maintaining zoning laws that require $1.4M-$2.4M median home prices. This isn't hypocrisy—it's structural exclusion by design. Lexington ($1.49M), Wellesley ($2.5M), Newton ($2.05M), Brookline ($2.0M), Dover ($2.4M), Weston ($2.15M), Winchester ($1.4M), Belmont ($1.98M), Arlington ($1.4M), and Needham ($1.6M) all vote progressive nationally while resisting housing integration locally.

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10 Greater Boston Towns That Voted 80%+ for Harris But Still Maintain $2M Entry Fees Through Exclusionary Zoning

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