Governor · 2026
Massachusetts governor
4 candidates registered with the Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance (OCPF) for the 2026 election on November 3, 2026, sorted by money raised.
Candidates and money
| Candidate | Status | Raised | Cash on hand | Through |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Minogue Republican | General-election nominee | $13,353,005.01 | $1,523,557.25 | September 30, 2026 |
| Maura Healey Democratic | General-election nominee | $4,065,702.59 | $3,375,750.59 | September 30, 2026 |
| Brian Shortsleeve Republican | Lost the primary | $2,502,808.52 | $58,932.43 | September 30, 2026 |
| Andrea James Party not listed | Running | $32,331.71 | $2,813.48 | September 30, 2026 |
From reports filed with the Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance (OCPF), retrieved October 23, 2026. OCPF’s totals for 2026 through each candidate’s latest bank report (Massachusetts candidates report through their campaign depository bank). Earlier years are not included.
Polling and ratings
Race ratings
Recent polls
Polling average: Maura Healey 56.4% · Mike Minogue 34.3% (Healey +22.1%). Averages listed on Wikipedia from 270toWin, RealClearPolitics, Silver Bulletin.
| Pollster | Dates | Sample | Margin of error | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk University | October 14–18, 2026 | 500 (LV) | ± 4.4% | Maura Healey 59% · Mike Minogue 36% |
| UMass Amherst/YouGov | October 5–12, 2026 | 800 (RV) | ± 4.2% | Maura Healey 56% · Mike Minogue 31% |
| MassINC Polling Group | September 14–22, 2026 | 800 (LV) | ± 4.0% | Maura Healey 51% · Mike Minogue 30% |
| University of New Hampshire | September 17–21, 2026 | 564 (LV) | ±4.1% | Maura Healey 54% · Mike Minogue 38% |
| University of New Hampshire | August 20–24, 2026 | 881 (LV) | ± 2.2% | Maura Healey 54% · Mike Minogue 30% |
| UMass Amherst/YouGov | August 5–12, 2026 | 800 (RV) | ± 4.4% | Maura Healey 53% · Mike Minogue 33% |
Ratings and polls as listed on Wikipedia: 2026 Massachusetts gubernatorial election (retrieved October 23, 2026), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. TerraCivic does not rate races or compute its own average.
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