News organizations have projected Arizona Senator John McCain and Vice President Al Gore the winners in the contest in Massachusetts.

In a state known for the Kennedy family, Professor Paul Watanabe of the University of Massachusetts says the most influential group in the state may be the growing numbers of indpendent voters.
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  POPULATION: 6,147,132

  ELECTORAL VOTES: 12

  STATE CAPITAL: Boston

  GOVERNOR: Paul Cellucci (R)

  SENATORS: Edward M.Kennedy (D) 1962-2000,
  John Kerry (D) 1984-2002

  HOUSE REPRESENTATIVES: 10 Democrats

  1996 PRESIDENTIAL VOTE:
  Clinton 61%
  Dole 28%
  Perot 9%

  1992 PRESIDENTIAL VOTE:
  Clinton 48%
  Bush 29%
  Perot 22%

  PRIMARIES/CAUCUSES:
  March 7 - Democratic and Republican Primaries

  LATEST POLLS:
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