Massachusetts Governor and Lieutenant Governor
Maura Healey (D) vs. Andrea James (I) vs. Michael Minogue (R). General election Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
What does a governor do?
Runs the state government. Proposes the state budget, signs or vetoes bills passed by the legislature, and appoints the heads of state agencies. Usually 4 years (2 in NH and VT).
- State budget, schools and Medicaid funding
- Signs or vetoes state laws
- Leads emergency response and the state National Guard
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Listed alphabetically by last name. Each box has the same sections in the same order. Donation and campaign links appear only after we confirm they belong to the candidate's own committee.
Maura Healey
Who they are
In their words: “Reelect Maura Healey to keep moving Massachusetts forward with strong leadership, teamwork, and results for working families.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
What they've done
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Andrea James
Who they are
In their words: “Join the movement to build a Massachusetts that works for all of us.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
- Massachusetts residents are told the economy is thriving.
- Dignity & Economic Security
- Justice & Freedom
What they've done
Who funds them
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Michael Minogue
Who they are
In their words: “Mike Minogue is running to be a new kind of governor for Massachusetts.” campaign site
What they've done
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Where they stand, issue by issue
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Massachusetts is one of the wealthiest states in the country, but for working people and families, it has never been harder to afford the basics. Rent keeps going up. Childcare costs more than many mortgages. Healthcare bills push families deeper into debt.source
Massachusetts, with eight taxes, takes more of its citizens’ money than 90% of America. Maura Healey is overspending, overtaxing, and overregulating. Young people cannot afford to start their lives here, and seniors cannot afford to stay.source
No New Women’s Prison Elder & Medical Parole Clemency & Second Chances Invest in Communities, Not Mass Incarcerationsource
72% of our voters supported the audit, but the Governor does not enforce the will of the people. The political establishment is wasting your tax dollars and growing debt at a higher rate than ever before.source
No candidate in this race addresses on their site: Taxes & government spending, Health care, Social Security & Medicare, Immigration & the border, Guns, Abortion, Schools & education, Energy & environment, Foreign policy & defense, Veterans, Farming & rural issues, Housing, Roads, transit & infrastructure.
About this race
Maura Healey (Democrat) is the incumbent. The race is rated solidly Democratic. Usually 4 years (2 in NH and VT).
Rating from the Cook Political Report race ratings, Oct 23, 2026. Candidates from the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, 2026 State Election candidates.