2026 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
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The 2026 Massachusetts gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of Massachusetts. The state does not have gubernatorial term limits.
Incumbent Democratic Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll are eligible to run for re-election to a second term in office, but have not yet stated if they intend to do so.
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Potential
[edit]- Maura Healey, incumbent governor (2023–present)
Declined
[edit]- Diana DiZoglio, Massachusetts State Auditor (2023–present)[1]
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Publicly expressed interest
[edit]- Peter Durant, state senator from the Worcester and Hampshire district (2023–present) (decision expected before May 26, 2025)[2]
- Lewis Evangelidis, Worcester County Sheriff (2011–present) and former state representative (2003–2011)[3]
- Mike Kennealy, former Massachusetts Secretary of Housing and Economic Development[3]
Potential
[edit]- Brian Shortsleeve, former chief administrator and acting general manager of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority[4]
Declined
[edit]Independents
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declined
[edit]- Diana DiZoglio, Massachusetts State Auditor (2023–present) (Democratic)[1]
Constitution primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]General election
[edit]Predictions
[edit]Source | Ranking | As of |
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270toWin[7] | Safe D | January 5, 2025 |
The Cook Political Report[8] | Solid D | January 23, 2025 |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Van Buskirk, Chris (January 2, 2025). "Mike Kennealy, former cabinet secretary for Charlie Baker, 'seriously considering' running for governor in 2026". Boston Herald. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
- ^ Van Buskirk, Chris (January 30, 2025). "Sen. Peter Durant, Spencer Republican, considering running for governor in 2026". Boston Herald. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
- ^ a b Van Buskirk, Chris (January 11, 2025). "Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis not ruling out running for governor in 2026". Boston Herald. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
- ^ Garrity, Kelly (January 3, 2025). "Spilka takes aim at the transparency narrative". Politico. Retrieved January 6, 2025.
- ^ Garrity, Kelly (January 13, 2025). "Republicans ready themselves for 2026". Politico. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
'John will not be a candidate for Governor this cycle'...Jim Conroy, a spokesperson for Deaton, said in a statement.
- ^ Brennan, Lonnie (January 7, 2025). "Aaron Packard to Run for Governor of Massachusetts". Boston Broadside. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
- ^ "2025-26 Gubernatorial Elections Map". 270toWin. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "2026 CPR Governor Race ratings". Cook Political Report. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Official campaign websites