Mike Minogue to face Maura Healey in Massachusetts governor’s race

Published September 2, 2026 9:11am ET | Updated September 2, 2026 9:11am ET



Republican candidate Mike Minogue is set to face Gov. Maura Healey (D-MA) in November after winning Tuesday’s primary in the race for Massachusetts governor.

Minogue won over 75% of the vote among Republican primary voters, defeating Brian Shortsleeve by over 50 points. As she seeks a second term, Healey was unopposed in the Democratic primary.

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