2022 Governor's Race

Chris Doughty, GOP candidate for governor, photographed in January. (Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald via Getty Images)

Doughty favors pragmatic conservatism to hot-button issues. He hopes that will win him the governor's seat

Wrentham businessman Chris Doughty is one of two Republicans running for Massachusetts governor. He's never sought political office before, but has been dreaming about it for decades.

Geoff Diehl, a pro-Trump Republican, hopes to ride red wave into Mass. governor’s office

For Diehl’s longshot campaign to be successful, he will need to convince lots of independents and moderate Republicans — even some Democrats — to cross an ever-widening political divide and...

Voters, the Massachusetts primary is near. Here's what you need to know

Massachusetts voters will cast ballots to decide five contested statewide elections in the Sept. 6 primary — and there are many ways to do so. Here's what you need to...

What you missed in the Mass. GOP governor's debate

The first — and perhaps only — debate in Massachusetts' Republican gubernatorial primary took place Wednesday night, with former state representative Geoff Diehl of Whitman facing off against Wrentham businessman...

Business

Jul 21, 2022

Sonia Chang-Diaz announces she will no longer campaign for Governor of Massachusetts at a press conference in Jamaica Plain. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

'Never just about one person': Chang-Díaz says she's ending campaign to support down-ballot candidates

Chang-Díaz was campaigning as a progressive alternative to state Attorney General Maura Healey. While her name will still appear on the ballot, Chang-Díaz said she'll focus instead on progressive candidates...

Local Coverage

06:14Jun 24, 2022

Sonia Chang-Díaz announces she will no longer campaign for Governor of Massachusetts at a press conference in Jamaica Plain. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Sonia Chang-Díaz ends campaign for Mass. governor

At an early morning presser, Chang-Díaz told reporters she will end her campaign for governor because she does not see a path to victory

Local Coverage

Jun 23, 2022

Sonia Chang-Díaz announces her candidacy for governor at a campaign event at Boston English High School in Jamaica Plain. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Sonia Chang-Díaz is the Democratic underdog in the Mass. governor's race, but she's overcome long odds before

Chang-Díaz knows she faces a big challenge. But she said Massachusetts voters have rewarded come-from-behind grassroots campaigns in the past — including her first Senate victory 14 years ago.

Local Coverage

06:57Jun 23, 2022

Mass. Attorney General Maura Healey speaks to protesters gathered at the Parkman Bandstand on Boston Common for the "Bans Off Our Bodies" rally. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

Maura Healey could be the next governor. Her ties to Mass. begin with a surprising backstory

Early polls show Healey has a substantial lead in the governor's race. She's had a notable journey to get there — from basketball star to attorney general. And she has...

Local Coverage

08:05Jun 9, 2022

The Massachusetts State House. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Legislators reach deal on election bill that would permanently enshrine early, mail-in voting

The bill stops short of adopting the Senate-backed policy of allowing would-be voters to register on the same day they cast their ballot, a reform the House instead sought to...

Local Coverage

Jun 8, 2022

Mass. Democrats will have 2 candidates for governor on September primary ballot

WBUR's Weekend Edition host Sharon Brody checks in with WBUR senior political reporter Anthony Brooks for more from the party's convention Saturday in Worcester.

Local Coverage

05:26Jun 5, 2022

Delegates listen to a speech by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., during the state's Democratic party convention in Worcester. (Michael Dwyer/AP)

Massachusetts Democrats gather for state party convention

Attorney General Healey won the party's endorsement for governor with 71% of the delegate votes Saturday, while state Sen. Sonia Chang-Díaz won 29%, enough to get her name on the...

Local Coverage

Jun 5, 2022

Mass. Republicans gather for convention and decide guv hopefuls Diehl, Doughty will make ballot

Members of the state GOP gathered ahead of this fall's elections to hear from candidates and party leaders as they hope to rebuild a bloc that's lost nearly all of...

Local Coverage

May 22, 2022

State Sen. Sonia Chang-Díaz and Attorney General Maura Healey are both running for governor (Photos by Jesse Costa)

Healey, Chang-Díaz both promise all-out climate push if elected governor

The two major Democratic candidates for Massachusetts governor meet Wednesday evening to discuss their plans to address climate change.

Environment

05:34Apr 27, 2022

The Massachusetts State House and Flag. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Mass. voters, help WBUR cover the governor's race

Mass. voters, what do you want to know about our would-be governors? Help WBUR cover the governor's race by telling us about the issues, questions and concerns you have when...

Local Coverage

Apr 27, 2022

A pickup truck heads through flood water that has crashed over the seawall in Revere during a 2017 Nor’easter. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

How should Mass. tackle climate change? Here's what the candidates for governor say

Both major Democrats running for governor -- State Sen. Sonia Chang-Díaz and Attorney General Maura Healey -- have released detailed plans to tackle climate change. We cut through the jargon...

Environment

Apr 21, 2022

Massachusetts Republican candidate for Lt. Governor Karyn Polito raises her arms in victory during her primary election night rally speech Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014 in Boston. Polito and her running mate for governor Charlie Baker will face state Attorney General Martha Coakley in the Nov. 4, 2014 general election. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

Mass. lieutenant governors officially have little power. Yet 8 candidates are seeking the job.

According to the state constitution, lieutenant governors have few official responsibilities. Yet the post has become one of the most sought out elected offices in the state. Six Democrats. Two...

Local Coverage

05:51Apr 21, 2022

Danielle Allen announces her candidacy for governor of Massachusetts in 2021. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Allen drops out of Massachusetts governor's race

Harvard professor Danielle Allen says she is dropping out of the race for Massachusetts governor.

Local Coverage

Feb 15, 2022

The view from Massachusetts attorney general's office in Boston. (Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Here's who's running for attorney general in Massachusetts

Attorney General Maura Healey's departure means there's a prime opening for others, and several attorney general candidates have come forward since she's announced her gubernatorial bid.

Local Coverage

Feb 4, 2022

Massaachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey speaks into a microphone at a press conference. Her office launched an investigation into the Danvers school district. The photo was taken by Jesse Costa of WBUR.

Meeting the gubernatorial candidates: Attorney General Maura Healey

Attorney General Maura Healey joins WBUR's Radio Boston to discuss what's driving her run for Massachusetts governor, and the values the Democrat plans to bring to the office if elected...

Radio Boston

21:12Feb 3, 2022

Maura Healey announces her bid for Massachusetts governor

Many political observers consider Healey the early favorite for the Nov. 2022 election because she is the only candidate in the race to have won a statewide election. The Democrat...

Local Coverage

05:10Jan 19, 2022

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Doughty favors pragmatic conservatism to hot-button issues. He hopes that will win him the governor's seat

Geoff Diehl, a pro-Trump Republican, hopes to ride red wave into Mass. governor’s office

Voters, the Massachusetts primary is near. Here's what you need to know

What you missed in the Mass. GOP governor's debate

'Never just about one person': Chang-Díaz says she's ending campaign to support down-ballot candidates

Sonia Chang-Díaz ends campaign for Mass. governor

Sonia Chang-Díaz is the Democratic underdog in the Mass. governor's race, but she's overcome long odds before

Maura Healey could be the next governor. Her ties to Mass. begin with a surprising backstory

Legislators reach deal on election bill that would permanently enshrine early, mail-in voting

Mass. Democrats will have 2 candidates for governor on September primary ballot

Massachusetts Democrats gather for state party convention

Mass. Republicans gather for convention and decide guv hopefuls Diehl, Doughty will make ballot

Healey, Chang-Díaz both promise all-out climate push if elected governor

Mass. voters, help WBUR cover the governor's race

How should Mass. tackle climate change? Here's what the candidates for governor say

Mass. lieutenant governors officially have little power. Yet 8 candidates are seeking the job.

Allen drops out of Massachusetts governor's race

Here's who's running for attorney general in Massachusetts

Meeting the gubernatorial candidates: Attorney General Maura Healey

Maura Healey announces her bid for Massachusetts governor