Massachusetts governor election, 2026

Maura Healey vs. Mike Minogue. Incumbent running.

VotePredictor forecast

Maura Healey favored

Safe D · predicted margin D+25.6

99%

chance to win

Poll-driven model · 4 matched polls. Full forecast history and methodology →

Democratic

Maura Healey

Major-party general-election nominee.

Republican

Mike Minogue

Major-party general-election nominee.

Other listed candidates: Brian Shortsleeve.

Other listed candidates

Andrea James · Independent
Muhammed Kokonezis-Hanino · Independent

Polls

Pollster	Date	Margin
Suffolk University	2026-06-12	D+25.0
Polity Research Consulting	2026-05-07	D+27.0
University of New Hampshire	2026-04-20	D+20.0
University of New Hampshire	2026-02-16	D+29.0

Other forecasts

Cook

Solid D

Sabato

Safe D

RCP

Solid D

Fox

Solid D

VoteHub

Solid D

Published ratings are categorical, not probabilities, and remain independent of VotePredictor. Sources and update dates ↗

Candidate news

Maura Healey Signs ‘Strongest Law In The Country’ To Restrict ICE Arrests

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has signed what she calls the strongest law in America for blocking and punishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations. The sweeping PROTECT Act restricts civil immigration arrests in courthouses, public schools, …

Freerepublic.com · August 6, 2026

Mass. governor signs sweeping law limiting ICE enforcement

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has signed landmark legislation that provides what she says are the nation's strongest protections from Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents executing President Donald Trump's aggressive immigration crackdown. At La Colab…

Biztoc.com · August 6, 2026

Healey signs immigration bill restricting ICE arrests in schools, hospitals, courts

Gov. Maura Healey signed a sweeping immigration reform bill into law on Wednesday, saying it provided “the strongest protections in the nation” against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in Massachusetts.

The Sun Chronicle · August 5, 2026

Pete Buttigieg warns that beating Trump won’t fix what made him possible

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg warned Democrats on Sunday that defeating President Donald Trump would not be enough to repair the country, while Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey cast her reelection campaign as a defense against the admi…

Advocate.com · August 3, 2026

New England Patriots and Massachusetts governor push for flag football progress

"We need flag football in high schools across Massachusetts," said Governor Maura Healey.

USA Today · August 1, 2026

GOP gubernatorial candidate fighting to flip blue state unveils healthcare plan to lower costs, expand access

Massachusetts GOP hopeful Mike Minogue outlines a healthcare overhaul centered on innovation, outpatient care, mental health and cutting waste.

Fox News · July 31, 2026

Pro-life Minogue vows to 'uphold the law' if elected governor

Saying state spending was "blowing up," Republican candidate for governor Mike Minogue on Sunday pledged to audit the whole state budget, claimed public appropriations are being squandered on "waste and fraud," and waved off allegations by Gov. Maura Healey t…

The Sun Chronicle · May 4, 2026

Mike Minogue heads to Mass GOP convention ready to take on Maura Healey: 'She's bankrupting our state'

Mike Minogue, GOP gubernatorial candidate in Massachusetts, brings military and business executive experience as he challenges incumbent Maura Healey

Fox News · April 24, 2026