Massachusetts Governor Election 2026: Live Results
The Massachusetts Governor Election 2026 is on November 3, 2026. Maura Healey (Democrat, incumbent) faces Republican Michael Minogue. The seat is currently held by Democrats. VoteTide rates the race Safe D. Prediction markets give Maura Healey a 97% chance of winning. The last polls in Massachusetts close at 8 p.m. Eastern.
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Updated Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:44:19 GMT
Results
No votes have been reported yet. Polls close at 8 p.m. Eastern.
Candidates
- Maura Healey (Democrat, incumbent)
- Michael Minogue (Republican)
Odds
- Polymarket: Democrat 97%, Republican 3%
Rating: Safe D
What's at stake
For the country
- Governors don't vote in Congress, but they run elections, carry out federal programs like Medicaid, and often lead their party nationally.
- A Republican win would be a flip from Democratic control.
For Massachusetts
- The governor signs or vetoes state laws, writes the state budget, runs state agencies, appoints officials and judges in many states, and in many states shapes how district maps are drawn.
- For Massachusetts, the result decides whether the governor's party matches the legislature's, which shapes what can pass in the next four years.
- Maura Healey is the incumbent. Incumbents bring seniority, name recognition and committee roles; challengers argue for a fresh start.
Maura Healey
- Supporters say a Democratic governor would invest in public schools and expand health coverage.
- They argue for protecting abortion access at the state level and raising wages.
Michael Minogue
- Supporters say a Republican governor would cut state income taxes and limit state spending.
- They argue for school choice, public-safety funding and fewer business regulations.
Arguments are summarised at party level from each side's stated priorities, not quotes from the candidates.
Frequently asked questions
Who is running in the Massachusetts Governor Election 2026?
Maura Healey (D, incumbent), Michael Minogue (R).
Who is favored to win the Massachusetts governor race?
Prediction markets give Maura Healey a 97% chance. VoteTide's rating is Safe D.
When do polls close in Massachusetts?
On November 3, 2026, the last polls in Massachusetts close at 8 p.m. Eastern. The first results usually appear within an hour.
Where do these Massachusetts results come from?
Vote counts come from official election sources as they are published (and from the AP when configured). Odds come from Kalshi and Polymarket, and polls from public polling tables. The page refreshes every minute.
Massachusetts at a glance
- 2024 presidential result: Harris +25.2
- Electoral votes: 11
- U.S. House seats: 9