2026 Election
WBUR's coverage of the 2026 election in Massachusetts.
Republican Mike Minogue brings big money, outsider status and business cred in run for Mass. governor
The wealthy former biotech executive identifies as a "born again" Catholic who would bring CEO-style management to the state as a “new kind of governor.”
Ballot question hearings reveal tense divisions between lawmakers and policy advocates
Over weeks of hearings on a wave of potential 2026 ballot questions, exchanges between lawmakers and advocates veered from technical to tense. Lawmakers pushed back on what they described as...
DiZoglio launches reelection amid legislative audit flareup
Mass. State Auditor Diana DiZoglio told supporters Monday morning that she is running for reelection this fall.
Aggressive tactics by ICE are a central issue in Maine's U.S. Senate race
For three decades, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins has counted on Maine’s independent voters to send her to Washington, even as the state has trended more Democratic. This year, in a...
Former Maine Senate leader becomes 12th Republican to run for governor
Former state legislator Garrett Mason is making a second attempt to become Maine's next governor. Mason will become the 12th Republican candidate in the race and one with connections to...
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Galvin certifies 11 ballot questions for potential inclusion in November election
Secretary of State Bill Galvin's office has certified 11 questions for the 2026 ballot.
Mass. lawmakers hope early endorsements of GOP candidates for governor drum up support
The three Republicans vying to challenge Gov. Maura Healey are jockeying for endorsements, a year ahead of the election.
How the 3 major Republican candidates for Massachusetts governor say they'd deal with Trump
The Trump administration has hit Massachusetts with ICE raids, cut funding to crucial economic sectors and battled with local universities. Gov. Maura Healey has used her office to push back...
We asked, they answered: GOP gubernatorial candidate Mike Minogue
WBUR sat down with gubernatorial candidate Michael Minogue to discuss immigration, his strategy for taking on Healey, his past support for President Trump and the White House’s focus on Massachusetts.
We asked, they answered: GOP gubernatorial candidate Mike Kennealy
WBUR sat down with gubernatorial candidate Mike Kennealy to discuss his thoughts on immigration, the federal government shutdown, his Republican primary opponents and President Trump’s actions that have impacted Massachusetts.
We asked, they answered: GOP gubernatorial candidate Brian Shortsleeve
WBUR sat down with gubernatorial candidate Brian Shortsleeve to discuss his plan to best two Republican primary opponents and take on Healey, as well as President Trump’s efforts to cut...
Here's who's running for Mass. governor in 2026
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey wants to keep her job. Here's who's running to replace her.
Businessman and GOP donor Michael Minogue jumps into Mass. governor's race
Businessman and Republican megadonor Michael Minogue is running for governor of Massachusetts.
Brian Shortsleeve, former MBTA leader, jumps into GOP race for Mass. governor
Shortsleeve is the second Republican from former Gov. Charlie Baker's administration to join the 2026 race for governor — and his record at the MBTA quickly became a point of...
Former Baker deputy Mike Kennealy launches campaign for governor
Mike Kennealy serves as Gov. Maura Healey's first official challenger in the 2026 gubernatorial race.