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The2026 Massachusetts gubernatorial election is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026, to elect thegovernor of Massachusetts. The primary election will take place on September 1, 2026.[1] The state does not have gubernatorial term limits.
IncumbentDemocratic GovernorMaura Healey and Lieutenant GovernorKim Driscoll are running for election to a second term in office.
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size[a] | Margin of error | Mike Kennealy | Brian Shortsleeve | Mike Minogue | Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk University[24][A] | November 19–23, 2025 | 93 (LV) | ± 10.2% | 13% | 22% | 6% | – | 59% |
| UMass Amherst/YouGov[25][B] | October 21–29, 2025 | 183 (A) | – | 44%[b] | 13% | 13% | 3%[c] | 27% |
| 27% | 15% | 15% | 0%[d] | 43% | ||||
| University of New Hampshire[26] | September 17–23, 2025 | 148 (LV) | ± 8.0% | 22% | 31% | – | – | 47% |
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[30] | Solid D | September 11, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[31] | Solid D | August 28, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[32] | Safe D | September 4, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[33] | Safe D | September 16, 2025 |
Maura Healey vs. Brian Shortsleeve
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size[a] | Margin of error | Maura Healey (D) | Brian Shortsleeve (R) | Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UMass Amherst/YouGov[25][B] | October 21–29, 2025 | 800 (A) | ± 4.1% | 48% | 27% | 7%[e] | 18% |
| Advantage, Inc. (R)[34][C] | September 23–24, 2025 | 750 (LV) | ± 3.6% | 46% | 31% | – | 23% |
| UMass Amherst/YouGov[35][B] | February 14–20, 2025 | 700 (A) | ± 4.8% | 44% | 12% | 6%[f] | 38% |
Maura Healey vs. Mike Kennealy
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size[a] | Margin of error | Maura Healey (D) | Mike Kennealy (R) | Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UMass Amherst/YouGov[25][B] | October 21–29, 2025 | 800 (A) | ± 4.1% | 49% | 27% | 7%[e] | 17% |
| Advantage, Inc. (R)[34][C] | September 23–24, 2025 | 750 (LV) | ± 3.6% | 45% | 34% | – | 21% |
| UMass Amherst/YouGov[35][B] | February 14–20, 2025 | 700 (A) | ± 4.8% | 40% | 15% | 6%[f] | 39% |
Maura Healey vs. Mike Minogue
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size[a] | Margin of error | Maura Healey (D) | Mike Minogue (R) | Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UMass Amherst/YouGov[25][B] | October 21–29, 2025 | 800 (A) | ± 4.1% | 51% | 26% | 7%[e] | 16% |
Maura Healey vs. Peter Durant
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size[a] | Margin of error | Maura Healey (D) | Peter Durant (R) | Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UMass Amherst/YouGov[35][B] | February 14–20, 2025 | 700 (A) | ± 4.8% | 41% | 14% | 6%[f] | 39% |
Maura Healey vs. Lewis Evangelidis
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size[a] | Margin of error | Maura Healey (D) | Lewis Evangelidis (R) | Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UMass Amherst/YouGov[35][B] | February 14–20, 2025 | 700 (A) | ± 4.8% | 44% | 14% | 6%[f] | 36% |
Maura Healey vs. John Deaton
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size[a] | Margin of error | Maura Healey (D) | John Deaton (R) | Other | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UMass Amherst/YouGov[35][B] | February 14–20, 2025 | 700 (A) | ± 4.8% | 45% | 25% | 4%[g] | 26% |
Partisan clients
In addition to Petty, O'Brien and O'Day, the local pols who endorsed Healey and Driscoll are: State Sens. Robyn Kennedy, D-1st Worcester and Michael Moore, D-2nd Worcester, along with Democratic Reps. John Mahoney, D-13th Worcester, Mary Keefe, D-15th Worcester, Daniel Donahue, D-16th Worcester, and David LeBoeuf, D-17th Worcester, as well as Governor's Councillor Paul DePalo.
'John will not be a candidate for Governor this cycle'...Jim Conroy, a spokesperson for Deaton, said in a statement.
A spokesman for the former governor said he "has no plans to endorse in the GOP gubernatorial primary at this time."
