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Democrat
Incumbent
IncumbentMaura Healey
Incumbent Democratic candidate for Governor in Massachusetts
DemocratIncumbent
IncumbentMassachusetts Governor winner?
$325.2K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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Live Odds — Massachusetts Governor winner?
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
95.1%chance to win
$325.2KNOV 7, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleGovernor
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age55 years old (Feb 8, 1971)
GenderFemale
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LocationMassachusetts
BackgroundLawyer
EducationHarvard University
Notable personal detailsMaura Tracy Healey is an American lawyer and politician serving as the 73rd governor of Massachusetts since January 5, 2023. She previously served as Massachusetts attorney general from 2015 to 2023 after winning election in 2014 and reelection in 2018. She attended Harvard University and Northeastern University.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports targeted tax relief for families, seniors, renters, and certain workers while using Fair Share (millionaires’) surtax revenue for public investments in education and transportation; has backed expanding refundable credits (child/dependent, earned income) and increases to senior/renter tax credits while also signing selective tax rate reductions (e.g., short-term capital gains).
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to affordable coverage, lowering out‑of‑pocket costs (caps on insulin and prescription copays), strengthening oversight of insurers and hospitals, and using state policy to protect and expand Medicaid/coverage. Has implemented regulatory and legislative actions to reduce costs, eliminate many prior authorizations, and increase access to treatments and vaccines.
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Immigration & Border
Supports protections for migrants and restrictions on federal immigration enforcement activity in sensitive state spaces, opposes mass deportations and has called for federal support for newly arriving migrant families; she has also proposed tighter eligibility rules for state shelter assistance in response to capacity and safety concerns. Her actions combine defense of asylum and limits on enforcement activity with some administrative measures to control shelter access and costs.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports and has taken executive actions to protect and expand access to abortion and medication abortion in Massachusetts, including measures to ensure continued availability of mifepristone, protections for providers and pharmacists from out-of-state enforcement, and affirming that emergency abortion care will be provided. Has stated the state will not enforce a national abortion ban and has committed state resources to preserve access.
Climate & Energy
Supports aggressive clean-energy targets and major public investment to decarbonize Massachusetts, including a target of 100% clean electricity by 2030, large offshore wind and solar buildouts, creation of a state climate chief/office, and state green-bank funding to finance building decarbonization and equitable clean-energy deployment.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports strong gun safety measures including expanded assault-weapons restrictions, cracking down on ghost guns, strengthening red-flag (extreme risk) laws, and enhanced licensing/registration and training requirements. Has signed comprehensive state legislation to modernize and tighten firearm laws and emphasizes investments in violence-prevention programs alongside law enforcement partnerships.
Latest Polls
Massachusetts Governor winner?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Maura Healey currently averages 54.0%, ranking first in this race, 24.2 points ahead of the nearest opponent.
Polling average: 54.0%Position: firstMargin: +24.2 ptsLatest poll: 54.0% (Aug 20 - 24)Polls included: 7
Average recalculated from polls through Aug 20 - 24.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
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