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
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The right edge is that same average of the last three polls. This is an average, not a forecast.
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Maura Healey Nominee Incumbent
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RepublicanGeneral Election Polling Average
LV = likely voters · RV = registered voters · ± = margin of error · R-sponsored / D-sponsored / I-sponsored = paid for by a Republican, Democratic, or Independent group · "missed 2024 by X pts" = that firm's average miss in 2024
Average is the unweighted mean of the last three scientific public polls. Fewer than three uses the polls that exist. The rating uses that average when the newest poll ended in the last 30 days. The table lists the polls in that average, plus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk University In average | 2026-10-18 this poll | 500 LV | ±4.40 | Maura Healey 59.00% | Michael Minogue 36.00% |
| WCVB-TV/Amherst In average | 2026-10-13 this poll | 800 RV | ±4.20 | Maura Healey 57.00% | Michael Minogue 32.00% |
| MassINC Polling Group In average | 2026-09-22 this poll | 800 LV | ±4.00 | Maura Healey 51.00% | Michael Minogue 30.00% |
Questions About This Race
Who is winning the 2026 Massachusetts governor's race?
Maura Healey leads Michael Minogue 55.7% to 32.7% in the PollingSource polling average — a D+23.0 margin based on 3 polls, the last three or fewer.
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 poll in our average, from Suffolk University (completed October 18, 2026), found Maura Healey (D) at 59% and Michael Minogue (R) at 36%.
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 last three scientific public polls, or fewer when fewer exist. One poll sets the rating when it ended in the last 30 days. We do not exclude pollsters. The table lists recent polls, including ones older than those three. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
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