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Massachusetts · 2026 United States general election · November 3

Governor

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Maura Healey Democratic · Incumbent Maura Healey is the incumbent Democratic Governor of Massachusetts running for reelection in 2026. Full profile → Andrea James Independent Andrea James is an independent candidate for Massachusetts governor and criminal justice advocate running in the November 2026 election. Full profile → Michael Roger Minogue Republican Former Abiomed CEO and West Point graduate running as 2026 Republican nominee for Massachusetts governor Full profile →

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IssueMaura Healey
Democratic
Andrea James
Independent
Michael Roger Minogue
Republican
Economy & jobsSupports state investment, job creation, and cost reduction Supports $25 living wage and workers-over-billionaires platform Supports cutting gas tax and reducing government spending
HousingSupports major housing supply expansion and cost reduction Supports rent stabilization and public mixed-income housing Supports easing zoning but wants broader building reform
Health careSupports capping out-of-pocket costs and protecting access to care Supports Medicare for All in Massachusetts Supports 'Patients First' plan with audits for affordability
ImmigrationSupports limiting civil immigration enforcement in sensitive locations Opposes state cooperation with ICE; supports immigrant protections Opposes sanctuary policies; targets deportation at violent criminals
Abortion & reproductive rightsStrongly supports protecting and expanding abortion access no sourced position Pro-life but says he will follow Massachusetts law
EducationSupports increased K–12 funding, free college, and expanded childcare Supports equitable K-12 funding and free UMass tuition Supports federal Scholarship Tax Credit and school choice
Climate & energySupports all-of-the-above energy including clean and fossil fuels Supports declaring a climate emergency and 100% clean energy transition Opposes net-zero mandate; wants to cut energy/climate taxes
Crime & public safetySupports law enforcement cooperation and anti-crime initiatives Opposes mass incarceration; supports community investment over prisons Prioritizes removing violent criminals; end sanctuary policies
Taxes & budgetOpposes broad tax increases; proposes temporary gas tax suspension Supports making the wealthiest pay their fair share in taxes Supports deep tax cuts, audits, and spending reductions
GunsSupports gun-safety legislation including ghost gun and ERPO reforms no sourced position Supports Second Amendment; skeptical of additional gun restrictions
Democracy & electionsDefends vote-by-mail and supports Election Day registration Supports restoring and expanding voting rights for incarcerated people Supports government transparency and public-records expansion
Foreign policy & defenseCriticizes Trump's war in Iran for driving up energy costs Opposes war and genocide; endorsed by peace and anti-war groups Cautious on federal tariffs; supports state-focused federal engagement

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