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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. As there are no term limits for the office of Governor and Lieutenant Governor Incumbent Democratic Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll are eligible for reelection for a second term, but have not yet stated if they intend to seek a second term.
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]Declared
[edit]- Aaron Packard, write-in candidate for U.S Senate in 2024[2]
Potential
[edit]- Mike Kennealy, former Massachusetts Secretary of Housing and Economic Development[1]
- Brian Shortsleeve, former chief administrator and acting general manager of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority[3]
Independents
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declined
[edit]- Diana DiZoglio, Massachusetts State Auditor (2023–present) (Democratic)[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c 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.
- ^ Brennan, Lonnie (January 7, 2025). "Aaron Packard to Run for Governor of Massachusetts". Boston Broadside. Retrieved January 9, 2025.
- ^ Garrity, Kelly (January 3, 2025). "Spilka takes aim at the transparency narrative". Politico. Retrieved January 6, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Official campaign websites
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