Resolution Criteria

The Republican candidate for governor of Massachusetts in the 2026 election will be determined by the Republican primary on September 1, 2026. The winner of the primary will be the Republican nominee who faces the Democratic nominee in the general election on November 3, 2026. Resolution will be based on official results from the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth's office.

Background

Four candidates are running in the Republican primary: Mike Kennealy, Michael Minogue, Aaron Packard, and Brian Shortsleeve. Mike Kennealy leads the early field with nearly 4-in-10 likely Republican voters indicating their support. Two candidates have experience in state government during former Gov. Charlie Baker's administration: Brian Shortsleeve was the MBTA's chief administrator and Mike Kennealy was the state's housing and economic development secretary. Michael Minogue is a former Abiomed CEO who has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to Republican campaigns.

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