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Governor of Massachusetts

Massachusetts · Next election 2026State
About This Office

Governor of Massachusetts — the state's chief executive, responsible for signing legislation into law, directing the executive branch, and serving as commander-in-chief of the state National Guard.

Term Length
4 years
Current Officeholders
Maura Healey
Maura HealeyD
Governor · Massachusetts
The 2026 Race

4 candidates filed for the 2026 Governor election in Massachusetts. General election on Nov 3, 2026.

Primary
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General
Nov 3, 2026
Total Raised
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Candidates
4 filed
Incumbent
Maura HealeyD
Cash on Hand
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Election History
YearWinnerResultRunner-UpTotal Votes
2022Maura Healey - Kim Driscoll D31.9%Maura Healey D 31.7%4,960,815
2018Charles D. Baker Jr. R33.8%Charlie Baker R 33.8%5,274,086
2014Charles D. Baker Jr. R48.4%Martha Coakley D 46.6%2,156,468
2010Deval Patrick D48.5%Charles D. Baker Jr. R 42.1%2,294,440
2006Deval Patrick D55.4%Kerry Healey R 35.2%2,230,502
2002Mitt Romney R49.9%Shannon P. O'Brien D 45.0%2,188,865
1998A. Paul Cellucci R52.3%Scott Harshbarger D 46.1%1,805,684
1994William F. Weld R71.5%Mark Roosevelt D 28.5%2,145,080
State
Population
7,044,056
Median HH Income
$104K
Unemployment
5.2%
Bachelor's+
47.3%
Veterans
4.3%
Median Age
40.0
Mean HH Income
$145K
Poverty Rate
10.0%
HS or Higher
91.4%
Median Home Value
$562K
Median Rent
$1,762/mo
Owner-Occupied
62.5%
Under 18 / 65+
19.4% / 17.9%