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Michael Roger Minogue

Republican candidate for Governor & Lieutenant Governor, Massachusetts · Challenger

Businessman and entrepreneur; U.S. Army veteran

Michael (Mike) Minogue is a Republican businessman, entrepreneur and U.S. Army veteran. This is his first run for elected office. He won the Republican nomination for governor of Massachusetts against Brian Shortsleeve in the September 1, 2026 primary and faces Democratic Gov. Maura Healey and others in the November 3, 2026 general election.

Where Minogue stands

Taxes: Proposes eliminating the state's 24-cent-per-gallon gas tax and reining in state spending. Asked whether he would ever raise taxes, he answered "Never."
Energy costs: Wants to reduce charges on residents' utility bills. Argues that state policies have raised the cost of electricity, housing, health care and child care.
Immigration enforcement: Supports coordination between local, state and federal authorities on ICE operations, with priority on people accused or convicted of violent crimes or drug dealing. Says sheriffs should be able to hand certain inmates to federal officials without personal liability.
Education: Supports the federal scholarship tax credit program to help families pay for tutoring, books or private tuition. Proposes more unrestricted local aid to cities and towns for schools, and supports mandatory cellphone restrictions in schools.
Government accountability: Proposes hiring an outside firm to audit every state agency. Says he would not accept a governor's salary.
Relationship with federal government: Says he disagrees with President Trump on tariffs, the trade war with Canada, NIH cuts and rhetoric. Says he would work with Washington when it helps Massachusetts and oppose federal policies he believes would harm the state.

Background

Businessman and entrepreneur
U.S. Army veteran
Registered independent for 19 years before running for governor (his own statement)
Won the Republican gubernatorial primary on September 1, 2026; first run for elected office

In the news

What would Mike Minogue change as Mass. governor? GOP candidate makes his case in 1-on-1 interview Boston 25 News, October 22, 2026
Shawn Oliver, GOP nominee for lieutenant governor, suspends campaign after OUI charge The Boston Globe, October 18, 2026
Healey and Minogue meet in unbridled final debate before election WBUR, October 15, 2026
In first Healey-Minogue debate, lots of talk of affordability, the governor's record and Trump's impact WBUR, October 8, 2026
Mike Minogue makes case for Mass. governor bid: More affordability, fewer ICE raids GBH News, October 2, 2026

Also running for Governor & Lieutenant Governor

Maura Healey Democratic
Andrea James Independent

Sources

Last researched October 23, 2026. Written in neutral language from the sources above. Spot an error? See how to report it.