Primary
Democratic Primary
Held September 1, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maura Healey ✓ | 382,008 | 97.9% |
Republican Primary
Held September 1, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Roger Minogue ✓ | 384,472 | 75.7% | |
| Brian Shortsleeve | 122,482 | 24.1% | |
| Anne Brensley ✓ | 1,100 | 0.2% |
Nonpartisan Primary
Held September 1, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Write-in | 8,162 | 2.1% | |
| John Deaton | — | — |
Full calendar and every race: Massachusetts primary guide
Race Overview
General Election Polling Trend
Each point is a poll. The published PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of the most recent week of polls whose fieldwork ended in the last 30 days.
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Candidates
Maura Healey Nominee Incumbent
DemocratMichael Minogue Nominee
RepublicanGeneral Election Polling Average
Average is the unweighted mean of the most recent week of polls whose fieldwork ended in 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MassINC Polling Group | 2026-09-22 | 800 LV | ±4.00 | Maura Healey 51.00% | Mike Minogue 30.00% |
| University of New Hampshire | 2026-09-21 | 564 LV | ±4.10 | Maura Healey 54.00% | Mike Minogue 38.00% |
Questions About This Race
Who is winning the 2026 Massachusetts governor's race?
Maura Healey leads Michael Minogue 52.5% to 34% in the PollingSource polling average — a D+18.5 margin based on 2 polls from the most recent week of polls ending in the last 30 days.
Is the 2026 Massachusetts governor's race competitive?
No — the PollingSource polling average 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 MassINC Polling Group (completed September 22, 2026), found Maura Healey (D) at 51% and Mike Minogue (R) at 30%.
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 the most recent week of scientific public polls whose fieldwork ended in the last 30 days. One poll in that week is the average. We do not exclude pollsters. The table lists the polls from that window. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
Race Notes
First-term governor