2026 Massachusetts governor's race

Incumbent: Maura Healey (Democratic)

Maura HealeyDemocratic Party (United States)98%

BSBrian ShortsleeveRepublican Party (United States)2%

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Maura Healey
Democratic Party (United States) · Incumbent
Stated positions (10) ▾
- Abortion: Supports strengthening abortion protections to ensure medically appropriate care for pregnancy complications. [1]
- Crime & policing: Supports 2020 criminal justice reform bill and increasing penalties for hate crimes. [1]
- EV mandates: Supports two-year pause on electric vehicle sales requirements for manufacturers. [1]

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Issue	Healey	Shortsleeve	Minogue
Housing costs	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown
	Opposes stricter penalties	Unknown	Unknown
Energy production	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown
	Opposes restrictions	Unknown	Unknown

2026 Massachusetts governor's race

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