Massachusetts voters will choose a governor Tuesday, Nov. 3, with Democratic incumbent Maura Healey seeking a second term against Republican Mike Minogue and independent Andrea James.

Polls are open statewide from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., according to the Secretary of the Commonwealth's office.

Healey is running with Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll. Minogue, an Army veteran and former Abiomed CEO, remains on the ballot with New Bedford City Councilor Shawn Oliver, who suspended his campaign in October. James, a criminal justice advocate, is running with Kayla Kittredge, according to the state's official candidate list.

Healey took office in January 2023 as Massachusetts' first elected female governor, succeeding Republican Charlie Baker.

Where the candidates stand

Affordability and the candidates' relationships with President Donald Trump have shaped the campaign.

Healey has emphasized efforts to reduce housing and energy costs while criticizing Trump's tariffs and other federal policies. Minogue has argued that Massachusetts needs an outsider to address spending and the cost of living, GBH News reported.

Minogue's proposals include an independent review of state spending, suspending the gas tax when prices exceed $4 a gallon, reducing state-mandated utility fees and ending the state's net-zero emissions mandate, according to MultiState Elections.

GBH reported Oct. 8 that Minogue had contributed roughly $17 million to his campaign.

Oliver remains on the Republican ticket

Oliver suspended his campaign Oct. 18 after police arrested him following a crash in New Bedford involving five parked vehicles. He pleaded not guilty to operating under the influence and other charges, WBUR reported.

His name remains beside Minogue's on the ballot as a joint ticket.

Minogue said he intends to govern without Oliver if elected and urged supporters to vote for the printed ticket. He cautioned against crossing out Oliver's name or adding a replacement, which could invalidate their vote in the governor's race.

What October polling showed

A University of Massachusetts Amherst/WCVB poll of 800 registered voters conducted Oct. 5–12 found Healey leading Minogue 57% to 32%, with James receiving 6%, according to UMass Amherst.

MultiState's Nov. 2 update listed a RealClearPolling average of four surveys showing Healey at 57.0% and Minogue at 33.3%. Those figures measure pre-election preferences, rather than votes cast.

How to vote and find results

Voters can confirm their assigned polling place through the state's Where Do I Vote tool.

Certified results will be available through the secretary of state's Massachusetts Election Statistics database.