2026 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

Nov 3, 2026

IncumbentMaura Healey Democrat

General election

November 3, 2026

Maura Healey Democrat Incumbent
incumbent governor (2023–present)
Anne Brensley Republican
Wayland Selectmen member (2023–present)
Kim Driscoll Democrat
incumbent lieutenant governor (2023–present)
Michael Minogue Republican
former CEO of Abiomed
Shawn Oliver Republican
New Bedford city councilor and former corrections officer (running with Brian Shortsleeve)

Independents:

Primaries

Democratic primary

Maura Healey Incumbent
incumbent governor (2023–present)
Kim Driscoll
incumbent lieutenant governor (2023–present)

Republican convention vote, April 25

April 25, 2026Results 1,961 votes

✓Michael Minogue70.4% 1,262
former CEO of Abiomed
✓Anne Brensley56.1% 1,100
Wayland Selectmen member (2023–present)
Shawn Oliver16.6% 325
New Bedford city councilor and former corrections officer (running with Brian Shortsleeve)
Brian Shortsleeve15.5% 278
former chief administrator and acting general manager of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (running with Shawn Oliver)

Also on the ballot:

Mike Kennealy 14.1%

About 2026 Massachusetts gubernatorial election

2026 Massachusetts gubernatorial election — 18 candidates tracked, election day November 3, 2026, with primary and general stages, results, and related…

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