2018 Governor's Race

Stories and segments about the 2018 Massachusetts governor's race.

Baker And Gonzalez Will Face Each Other In Gubernatorial Race

Baker versus Gonzalez is now the match-up this November as incumbent Republican Gov. Charlie Baker easily beat back a challenge from conservative Springfield pastor Scott Lively.

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02:31Sep 5, 2018

Jay Gonzalez celebrates victory over Bob Massie in the Massachusetts Democratic gubernatorial primary. (Michael Dwyer/AP)

Gonzalez Will Face Charlie Baker For Governor

Gonzalez, a former Gov. Deval Patrick budget chief, topped environmentalist Bob Massie in a battle between two progressives.

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Sep 4, 2018

Gov. Charlie Baker addresses the Massachusetts Republican Convention at the DCU Center in Worcester. (Winslow Townson/AP)

Gov. Baker Coasts Past Primary Challenge

Gov. Charlie Baker, a popular Republican in a Democratic-leaning state, has easily fended off far-right Springfield pastor Scott Lively.

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Sep 4, 2018

Bob Massie: Baker Gets An 'F' On Climate Change

The Democratic candidate for governor makes his case.

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05:54Aug 16, 2018

Jay Gonzalez, who is running for governor of Massachusetts, at WBUR (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

Jay Gonzalez: Baker Is 'Dragging Massachusetts Backwards'

The Democratic candidate for governor makes his case.

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06:02Aug 15, 2018

Gov. Charlie Baker in the WBUR studio on June 8, 2018 (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

WBUR Poll: Among GOP Voters, Baker Is In Command; Senate Candidates Still Unknown

Gov. Charlie Baker still has a higher favorability rating from Democrats, but 66 percent of Republican voters say they like him. In the race for U.S. Senate, the three GOP...

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Jun 29, 2018

Democratic gubernatorial candidates Jay Gonzalez, left, and Bob Massie during a debate at UMass Boston (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

WBUR Poll: Dem Nomination For Governor Up For Grabs; Galvin Holds Big Lead Over Zakim

The biggest challenge facing the Democratic candidates for governor is simply getting noticed.

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Jun 28, 2018

State Funding Program Unlikely To Make Dent In Governor's Race

The three gubernatorial challengers all agreed to campaign spending limits, making them eligible to receive public funds.

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Jun 9, 2018

Democratic candidate for governor Jay Gonzalez waves after speaking during the 2018 Massachusetts Democratic Party Convention (Michael Dwyer/AP)

Mass. Democrats Endorse Gonzalez, Palfrey And Zakim At Convention

Candidates that made the ballot now head to the September primary.

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Jun 2, 2018

Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Gov. Charlie Baker (Steven Senne/AP, Jesse Costa/WBUR)

WBUR Poll Finds Big Cushions Continue For Baker And Warren

Another poll finds that Gov. Charlie Baker and U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren appear to be in very strong shape for their respective re-election campaigns.

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Jun 1, 2018

Massie: 1995 Restraining Order Due To Custody Issues, Not Abuse

Bob Massie says the restraining order his ex-wife took out against him in 1995 was not due to domestic abuse, but to circumstances around his divorce that year. His ex-wife...

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05:54May 30, 2018

Democrats' First Gubernatorial Debate Shows Many Similarities Between The Candidates

Democrats Jay Gonzalez and Bob Massie, both vying to be the challenger to Gov. Charlie Baker, had their first debate together at UMass Boston on Thursday.

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05:21May 18, 2018

GOP Delegates Endorse Baker, But Also Send Him A Message

While Baker received the GOP endorsement for re-election, he'll face a primary challenge from controversial Springfield pastor Scott Lively.

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04:39Apr 29, 2018

Setti Warren Is Out, And Though Move Is A 'Surprise,' Analyst Says Money Hurdle 'Does Make Sense'

Lauren Dezenski, of Politico, said Warren "wanted to run a campaign that could win, and ultimately, it became clear that that's not the case."

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04:39Apr 26, 2018

Former Newton Mayor Setti Warren. (Cliff Owen/AP)

Setti Warren Drops Out Of Governor's Race, Saying 'The Money Just Isn't There'

Warren said his decision to drop out mostly stems from a lack of funds.

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Apr 26, 2018

Two-thirds of Massachusetts voters view Gov. Charlie Baker favorably, per a new WBUR poll. (Jose Luis Magana/AP)

WBUR Poll: Gov. Baker Maintains Big Leads Over Democratic Challengers

The governor beats his three Democratic challengers by at least 34 points in hypothetical head-to-head match-ups.

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06:24Mar 23, 2018

WBUR Poll: Baker’s Popularity Continues To Soar, While Trump’s Continues To Slump

Our poll finds 74 percent of Massachusetts voters approve of the job Charlie Baker is doing as governor.

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04:58Jan 10, 2018

Gov. Charlie Baker, in January 2017. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

As Expected, Baker Announces Re-Election Campaign

"We've accomplished a lot together, but there's more work to do," the Republican governor said in a tweet.

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Nov 28, 2017

WBUR Poll Finds Warren And Baker Are Up Big Over Their Challengers

Now less than a year before Election Day 2018, the survey finds Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Gov. Charlie Baker both retain wide leads over challengers who are struggling to gain...

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05:26Nov 15, 2017

Voters make at the voting booths at the Hellenic Center in Watertown, Mass. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

Mass. 2018 Election Menu Shaping Up As Feast For Voters

The 2017 elections may have lacked the drama and intrigue for many voters looking for a reason to be engaged. But next year's cycle should more than make up for...

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Nov 8, 2017

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Baker And Gonzalez Will Face Each Other In Gubernatorial Race

Gonzalez Will Face Charlie Baker For Governor

Gov. Baker Coasts Past Primary Challenge

Bob Massie: Baker Gets An 'F' On Climate Change

Jay Gonzalez: Baker Is 'Dragging Massachusetts Backwards'

WBUR Poll: Among GOP Voters, Baker Is In Command; Senate Candidates Still Unknown

WBUR Poll: Dem Nomination For Governor Up For Grabs; Galvin Holds Big Lead Over Zakim

State Funding Program Unlikely To Make Dent In Governor's Race

Mass. Democrats Endorse Gonzalez, Palfrey And Zakim At Convention

WBUR Poll Finds Big Cushions Continue For Baker And Warren

Massie: 1995 Restraining Order Due To Custody Issues, Not Abuse

Democrats' First Gubernatorial Debate Shows Many Similarities Between The Candidates

GOP Delegates Endorse Baker, But Also Send Him A Message

Setti Warren Is Out, And Though Move Is A 'Surprise,' Analyst Says Money Hurdle 'Does Make Sense'

Setti Warren Drops Out Of Governor's Race, Saying 'The Money Just Isn't There'

WBUR Poll: Gov. Baker Maintains Big Leads Over Democratic Challengers

WBUR Poll: Baker’s Popularity Continues To Soar, While Trump’s Continues To Slump

As Expected, Baker Announces Re-Election Campaign

WBUR Poll Finds Warren And Baker Are Up Big Over Their Challengers

Mass. 2018 Election Menu Shaping Up As Feast For Voters