2014 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
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The 2014 Massachusetts gubernatorial election will take place on November 4, 2014. Incumbent Democratic Governor Deval Patrick is eligible to seek a third term but has stated that he will not run for re-election.[1][2]
Democratic primary
Governor
Declared
- Joseph Avellone, executive at PAREXEL and former chairman of the Wellesley Board of selectmen[3]
- Donald Berwick, former Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services[4] and former President and CEO of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement[5]
- Martha Coakley, Massachusetts Attorney General and nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2010[6]
- Steven Grossman, Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts, former chairman of the Democratic National Committee and former chairman of the Massachusetts Democratic Party[7]
- Juliette Kayyem, columnist, lecturer, and former Assistant Secretary for Intergovernmental Affairs in the Department of Homeland Security[8]
Withdrawn
Potential
- Robert DeLeo, Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[10]
- Kim Driscoll, Mayor of Salem[11]
- Joseph P. Kennedy II, former U.S. Representative[12]
- Scott W. Lang, former Mayor of New Bedford[11][13]
- Stephen Lynch, U.S. Representative and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2013[14]
- Therese Murray, President of the Massachusetts Senate[15]
- Stephen Pagliuca, managing partner of Bain Capital, co-owner of the Boston Celtics and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2010[13]
- Rick Sullivan, State Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs and former Mayor of Westfield[16]
- Setti Warren, Mayor of Newton and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2012[17]
Declined
- Suzanne M. Bump, Massachusetts State Auditor (running for re-election)[18]
- Mike Capuano, U.S. Representative and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2010[19]
- Mo Cowan, former U.S. Senator[20]
- Joseph Curtatone, Mayor of Somerville[21]
- Barney Frank, former U.S. Representative[22]
- Tim Murray, former Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts and former Mayor of Worcester[23]
- Carmen Ortiz, U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts[24]
- Deval Patrick, incumbent Governor of Massachusetts[1][2]
Lt. Governor
Declared
- James Arena-DeRosa, former USDA northeast administrator[25]
- Jonathan Edwards, Whately Selectman[26]
- Steve Kerrigan, Democratic National Convention Committee CEO.[27]
- Mike Lake, 2010 Auditor candidate.[28]
Polling
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Joseph Avellone |
Donald Berwick |
Suzanne Bump |
Mike Capuano |
Mo Cowan |
Martha Coakley |
William Galvin |
Steven Grossman |
Juliette Kayyem |
Tim Murray |
Carmen Ortiz |
Setti Warren |
Dan Wolf |
Other | Unde- cided |
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PPP | Sep. 20–23, 2013 | 324 | ± 5.4% | 8% | 4% | — | 21% | — | 41% | — | 9% | 1% | — | — | — | 2% | — | 13% |
4% | 6% | — | — | — | 57% | — | 10% | 2% | — | — | — | 3% | — | 17% | ||||
PPP | May 1–2, 2013 | 666 | ± 3.9% | 5% | 4% | — | 17% | 4% | — | 13% | 6% | — | — | 5% | — | — | — | 44% |
Suffolk | May 20–22, 2012 | 600 | ± 4.1% | — | — | 3% | — | — | 35% | — | 11% | — | 13% | — | 6% | — | 10% | 23% |
Suffolk | Feb. 11–15, 2012 | 600 | ± 4.1% | — | — | 1% | — | — | 43% | — | 7% | — | 11% | — | 8% | — | 15% | 16% |
Republican primary
Governor
Declared
- Charles D. Baker, Jr., former state cabinet secretary and nominee for Governor in 2010[29]
- Mark Fisher, small businessman, owner of Merchant's Fabrication in Auburn and TEA Party member [30]
Potential
- William Weld, former Governor[31]
Declined
- Scott Brown, former U.S. Senator[32]
- Gabriel E. Gomez, nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2013[33]
- Karyn Polito, former State Representative and nominee for State Treasurer in 2010[34] (running for Lieutenant Governor)
- Richard Tisei, former State Senate Minority Leader, nominee for Lieutenant Governor in 2010 and nominee for Massachusetts's 6th congressional district in 2012[31] (running for Congress)
- Daniel Winslow, State Representative and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2013[35]
Lt. Governor
Declared
- Karyn Polito, former State Representative and nominee for Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts in 2010[34]
Independent
Governor
Declared
- Evan Falchuk, healthcare executive, attorney and founder of the United Independent Party[36][37]
- Jeffrey McCormick, co-founder and managing partner of venture capital firm Saturn Partners[38]
- Scott Lively, evangelical pastor and anti-homosexuality advocate[39]
General election
Polling
With Avellone
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Joseph Avellone (D) |
Charles Baker (R) |
Richard Tisei (R) |
Other | Undecided |
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Public Policy Polling | September 20–23, 2013 | 616 | ± 4% | 30% | 40% | — | — | 30% |
Public Policy Polling | May 1–2, 2013 | 1,539 | ± 2.5% | 24% | 33% | — | — | 43% |
29% | — | 25% | — | 46% |
With Berwick
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Donald Berwick (D) |
Charles Baker (R) |
Richard Tisei (R) |
Other | Undecided |
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Public Policy Polling | September 20–23, 2013 | 616 | ± 4% | 31% | 38% | — | — | 31% |
Public Policy Polling | May 1–2, 2013 | 1,539 | ± 2.5% | 25% | 35% | — | — | 41% |
28% | — | 24% | — | 48% |
With Coakley
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Martha Coakley (D) |
Charles Baker (R) |
Other | Undecided |
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WNEU | October 1–7, 2013 | 431 | ± ?% | 54% | 34% | — | 12% |
Public Policy Polling | September 20–23, 2013 | 616 | ± 4% | 51% | 38% | — | 11% |
Public Policy Polling | June 22–24, 2012 | 902 | ± 3.3% | 47% | 34% | — | 19% |
Public Policy Polling | March 16–18, 2012 | 936 | ± 3.2% | 49% | 29% | — | 22% |
With Galvin
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
William F. Galvin (D) |
Charles Baker (R) |
Richard Tisei (R) |
Other | Undecided |
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Public Policy Polling | May 1–2, 2013 | 1,539 | ± 2.5% | 37% | 31% | — | — | 33% |
39% | — | 24% | — | 37% |
With Grossman
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Steven Grossman (D) |
Charles Baker (R) |
Richard Tisei (R) |
Other | Undecided |
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WNEU | October 1–7, 2013 | 431 | ± ?% | 43% | 30% | — | — | 27% |
Public Policy Polling | September 20–23, 2013 | 616 | ± 4% | 38% | 37% | — | — | 25% |
UMass Poll | May 30–June 4, 2013 | 500 | ± 5.4% | 27% | 26% | — | — | 47% |
27% | — | 26% | — | 47% | ||||
Public Policy Polling | May 1–2, 2013 | 1,539 | ± 2.5% | 32% | 31% | — | — | 37% |
34% | — | 25% | — | 41% | ||||
Public Policy Polling | June 22–24, 2012 | 902 | ± 3.3% | 36% | 34% | — | — | 27% |
Public Policy Polling | March 16–18, 2012 | 936 | ± 3.2% | 37% | 30% | — | — | 33% |
With Kayemm
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Juliette Kayyem (D) |
Charles Baker (R) |
Other | Undecided |
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Public Policy Polling | September 20–23, 2013 | 616 | ± 4% | 31% | 38% | — | 31% |
With Kennedy
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Joseph P. Kennedy II (D) |
Charles Baker (R) |
Richard Tisei (R) |
Other | Undecided |
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UMass Poll | May 30–June 4, 2013 | 500 | ± 5.4% | 48% | 25% | — | — | 27% |
40% | — | 33% | — | 27% |
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See also
References
- ^ a b "With Charlie Baker on the job hunt, GOP chair hints at 2014 run". State House News Service. December 20, 2010. Retrieved February 1, 2011.
- ^ a b Bierman, Noah (January 5, 2011). "Patrick plans to expand travels". Boston Globe. Retrieved February 1, 2011.
- ^ Gaines, Lee V. (January 8, 2013). "Former Wellesley selectmen announces run for governor". Wicked Local Wellesley. Retrieved January 10, 2013.
- ^ Murphy, Matt (June 17, 2013). "Berwick Makes Campaign For Governor Official". WBUR. Retrieved June 17, 2013.
- ^ http://www.ihi.org/offerings/IHIOpenSchool/resources/Pages/ProfilesInLeadershipDonBerwick.aspx Profiles in Leadership: Don Berwick
- ^ Phillips, Frank (September 15, 2013). "Coakley's entry will add to crowded gubernatorial field". ~The Boston Globe. Retrieved September 15, 2013.
- ^ "Steve Grossman officially announces run for gov. at Mass. Dem. convention". WCVB Boston. July 13, 2013. Retrieved July 13, 2013.
- ^ Johnson, Luke (August 21, 2013). "Juliette Kayyem, Former Obama Administration Official, Announces Run For Massachusetts Governor". The Huffington Post. Retrieved August 121, 2013.
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- ^ Lang, Jean (July 13, 2013). "Governor hopefuls gather at Mass. Dem. Convention". Boston Globe. Retrieved July 14, 2013.
- ^ Murphy, Matt (June 17, 2013). "Murray says 'many' have asked her to run for governor". Lowell Sun. Retrieved June 18, 2013.
- ^ Murphy, Matt. "Ex-Westfield Mayor Richard Sullivan considering 2014 run for governor or lieutenant governor". State House News Service. Retrieved March 11, 2013.
- ^ "64 Percent of Likely GOP Voters Support Romney in Mass. Primary". Suffolk University. February 17, 2012. Retrieved November 17, 2012.
- ^ Kinney, Jim (March 6, 2013). "Massachusetts Auditor Suzanne Bump talks health care savings during visit to Springfield". The Republican. Retrieved June 17, 2013.
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- ^ Schoenberg, Shira (December 17, 2013). "Whately selectman Jonathan Edwards will run for lieutenant governor". The Republican. Springfield, Massachusetts. Retrieved January 8, 2014.
- ^ Hartwell, Michael (March 4, 2013). "Kerrigan says lieutenant governor should be advocate". Sentinel and Enterprise. Retrieved June 19, 2013.
- ^ LeBlanc, Mike (July 18, 2013). "Somerville mayor: I may run for governor in 2014". The Boston Globe. Retrieved July 24, 2013.
- ^ Phillips, Frank; O'Sullivan, Jim (September 3, 2013). "Republican Charles Baker to announce Mass. gubernatorial bid Wednesday". Boston Globe. Retrieved September 3, 2013.
- ^ "Westfield native Mark Fisher launches Republican run for governor of Massachusetts".
- ^ a b LeBlanc, Steve (November 11, 2012). "Eyes Turn To Future Of Mass. Governor and U.S. Senate Races". Associated Press. CBS Boston. Retrieved November 17, 2012.
- ^ Brandon, Alex (August 21, 2013). "Scott Brown says he won't run for Mass. governor". USA Today. Retrieved August 22, 2013.
- ^ Miller, Joshua (January 9, 2014). "Gomez will not run for office in 2014". Boston Globe. Retrieved January 9, 2014.
- ^ a b Bonacci, Sam. "Massachusetts gubernatorial candidate Charlie Baker teams up on GOP ticket with Karyn Polito". The Republican.
- ^ Schoenberg, Shira (September 16, 2013). "State Rep. Dan Winslow resigns from House, rejoins private sector". The Republican. Retrieved September 16, 2013.
- ^ Graham, Melanie. "Newton Resident Announces Candidacy for Massachusetts Governor, Auburndale Resident Evan Falchuk will run as a United Independent Candidate". Newton Patch. Retrieved April 23, 2013.
- ^ Schoenberg, Shira. "Independent Health Care Executive Evan Falchuk Announces Run For Governor". The Republican. Retrieved April 23, 2013.
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- ^ http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2013/12/anti-gay_minister_scott_lively.html
External links
- Massachusetts gubernatorial election, 2014 at Ballotpedia
- Campaign contributions at FollowTheMoney.org
- Joe Avellone for Governor
- Charlie Baker for Governor
- Don Berwick for Governor
- Martha Coakley for Governor
- Evan Falchuk for Governor
- Mark Fisher for Governor
- Steve Grossman for Governor
- Juliette Kayyem for Governor