Healthcare
Pledge to defend healthcare and abortion rights and access to vaccines.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Healey and Driscoll
Candidate for Governor · Massachusetts
THE PERSON
Background
Maura Healey and Kim Driscoll are Massachusetts's governor and lieutenant governor. Elected together in 2022, they are running for a second term as a joint ticket.
Roots
- Incumbent governor and lieutenant governor
- Joint reelection ticket
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THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Housing and costs
Support further housing construction and household-cost reductions, building on their first-term agenda.
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Support protecting food assistance and preventing child hunger.
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Support research investment and job creation.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
Governor · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 21, 2026.
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