Maura Healey
Democrat candidate for governor of Massachusetts, the incumbent. Every point on this page links to its source. We don't grade candidates or tell you how to vote. As of 2026-10-08.
At a glance
| Party | Democrat |
| Running for | Governor, Massachusetts |
Record
No offices on record in the sources we use.
Where they stand
In their own words, from their campaign and official websites, summarised in plain English.
Economy and cost of living
Healey says she and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll are focused on lowering costs for families in Massachusetts. She says she has built more homes to lower costs and opposed utility rate increases, and that there is more to do to make life affordable.
Taxes and government spending
Healey says that in her first term she cut taxes.
Health care
Healey says she capped health care deductibles and co-pays for the first time. She says she delivered relief to keep health care costs down for families, seniors and small business owners after the Trump administration weakened the Affordable Care Act, and that she protected vaccine access.
Social Security and Medicare
Healey says she delivered relief to keep health care costs down for seniors, along with families and small business owners, after the Trump administration weakened the Affordable Care Act.
Immigration and the border
Healey says she pushed back on ICE's tactics in Massachusetts communities. Her campaign says her opponent Mike Minogue stands with ICE, not with Massachusetts.
Abortion
No stated position on their website.
Energy and climate
Healey says she opposed utility rate increases to lower costs for residents.
Guns
No stated position on their website.
Crime and policing
No stated position on their website.
Education
No stated position on their website.
Foreign policy and defense
No stated position on their website.
Elections and ethics in government
No stated position on their website.
Ratings and endorsements
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Money
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Praise, criticism and controversies
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Sources
- https://maurahealey.com
- https://maurahealey.com/about
- https://maurahealey.com/make-a-plan-to-vote
- https://maurahealey.com/meet-kim
- https://maurahealey.com/meet-maura
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