Primary
Democratic Primary
Held September 1, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maura Healey ✓ | 349,024 | 98.0% |
Republican Primary
Held September 1, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Roger Minogue ✓ | 75,480 | 98.2% | |
| Anne Brensley ✓ | 1,100 | 1.4% | |
| Brian Shortsleeve | 278 | 0.4% |
Nonpartisan Primary
Held September 1, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Write-in | 303 | 0.3% | |
| John Deaton | — | — |
Full calendar and every race: Massachusetts primary guide
Race Overview
Candidates
Maura Healey Nominee Incumbent
DemocratMichael Minogue Nominee
RepublicanAverage reflects all polls from the last 30 days; table shows the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more — subscribe for the full history. How accurate is each pollster? →
| Pollster | Date | Sample | MoE | Dem | Rep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of New Hampshire | 2026-06-23 | 623 LV | ±3.80 | Maura Healey 51.00% | Mike Minogue 32.00% |
Questions About This Race
Is the 2026 Massachusetts governor's race competitive?
No — the expert consensus rates it Safe D for Democrats.
What does the latest poll of the 2026 Massachusetts governor's race say?
The most recent public poll, from University of New Hampshire (completed June 23, 2026), found Maura Healey (D) at 51% and Mike Minogue (R) at 32%.
When is the 2026 Massachusetts governor's race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of every scientific public poll of the race from the last 30 days — we do not exclude pollsters. Each race page lists the individual polls behind the average with pollster, field dates, sample size, and margin of error. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
Race Notes
First-term governor