Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, a Democrat, is projected to compete against Republican Mike Minogue in her bid for a second term as the state's governor, according to Decision Desk HQ. Healey ran unopposed in the Democratic primary held on September 1, 2026, while Minogue secured his position by defeating Brian Shortsleeve, the acting general manager of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, in the Republican primary.
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Maura Healey to Compete Against Mike Minogue for Massachusetts Governorship
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey is set to face Republican Mike Minogue in the upcoming gubernatorial election. Healey ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Minogue won the Republican primary against Brian Shortsleeve.
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