2014 Massachusetts elections

The Massachusetts general election, 2014 will be held on November 4, 2014 throughout Massachusetts. Primary elections will take place on September 9, 2014.

Federal

United States Senate

The Massachusetts seat in the United States Senate won by Ed Markey in the 2013 special election is up for election in 2014.

United States House of Representatives

All of Massachusetts' nine seats in the United States House of Representatives are up for election in 2014.

State

Governor and Lieutenant Governor

Incumbent Democratic Governor Deval Patrick is not seeking re-election to a third term in office.^[1] former Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Donald Berwick, Attorney General of Massachusetts Martha Coakley and Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts Stephen Grossman are seeking the Democratic nomination.^[2] 2010 gubernatorial nominee Charlie Baker and businessman and Tea Party supporter Mark Fisher are running for the Republican nomination.^[3] Independents Evan Falchuk, founder of the United Independent Party, and Jeff McCormick, co-founder and managing partner of venture capital firm Saturn Partners, have also announced their candidacies.^[4]

The office of Lieutenant Governor has been vacant since the resignation of Tim Murray on June 2, 2013.^[5] Cambridge City Councilor Leland Cheung, former Democratic National Convention Committee CEO Steve Kerrigan and 2010 Auditor candidate Mike Lake are the Democratic candidates.^[6]^[7]^[8] Former State Representative and candidate for State Treasurer in 2010 Karyn Polito is running for the Republicans.^[9]

Secretary of the Commonwealth

Democratic incumbent William F. Galvin is running for re-election to a sixth term in office.^[10] Malden City Councilor At-Large David D'Arcangelo is running as a Republican^[11] and Acton attorney Danny Factor has filed to run as a candidate with the Green-Rainbow Party.^[12]

Attorney General

Democratic incumbent Martha Coakley is running for Governor.^[13] Former State Senator Warren Tolman and former Assistant Attorney General Maura Healey^[14]^[15] have announced their candidacy for the Democratic nomination.^[16] Attorney John Miller is running as a Republican.^[17]

State Representative Harold Naughton, Jr. was a Democratic candidate, but dropped out of the race. He will run for re-election to the House instead.^[18]

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Maura Healey	Harold Naughton	Warren Tolman	Other	Undecided
UMass Lowell	August 25–31, 2014	685	± 4.55%	34%	—	39%	—	27%
Boston Globe	August 17–19 & 24–26, 2014	361	± 5.2%	30%	—	30%	—	40%
Suffolk	August 21–24, 2014	400	± 4.9%	28.5%	—	34.75%	—	36.75%
Boston Globe	August 10–12 & 17–19, 2014	358	± 5.2%	28%	—	26%	—	46%
Boston Globe	June 1–3 & 8–10, 2014	442	± 4.7%	22%	—	20%	—	58%
Suffolk	June 4–7, 2014	450	± 4.6%	21.33%	—	17.56%	—	61.11%
Suffolk	Jan. 29–Feb. 3, 2014	309	± ?	16.5%	1.94%	24.6%	—	56.96%

Democratic convention vote^[19]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Warren Tolman	2,232	51.8
	Democratic	Maura Healey	2,037	48.1
Total votes			4,309	100

Bold denotes candidate met the minimum threshold of 15 percent to appear on the primary ballot

Treasurer

Democratic incumbent Steve Grossman has announced that he will run for Governor.^[20] State Representative Tom Conroy,^[21] State Senator Barry Finegold and 2006 candidate for Lieutenant Governor Deborah Goldberg are the Democratic candidates. Businessman Mike Heffernan is running as a Republican.^[22] Ian T. Jackson has filed to run as a Green-Rainbow candidate.^[23]

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Thomas Conroy	Barry Finegold	Deborah Goldberg	Other	Undecided
Boston Globe	August 17–19 & 24–26, 2014	361	± 5.2%	9%	17%	14%	—	60%
Suffolk	August 21–24, 2014	400	± 4.9%	6.5%	7.75%	19.75%	—	66%
Boston Globe	August 10–12 & 17–19, 2014	358	± 5.2%	10%	16%	13%	—	62%
Boston Globe	June 1–3 & 8–10, 2014	442	± 4.7%	8%	12%	11%	—	69%
Suffolk	June 4–7, 2014	450	± 4.6%	4.44%	8.44%	10.67%	—	76.44%
Suffolk	Jan. 29–Feb. 3, 2014	309	± ?	5.50%	9.06%	18.45%	—	66.99%

Democratic convention vote^[19]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Deborah Goldberg	1,638	39
	Democratic	Thomas Conroy	1,461	33.9
	Democratic	Barry Finegold	1,165	27.1
Total votes			4,264	100

Bold denotes candidate met the minimum threshold of 15 percent to appear on the primary ballot

Auditor

Democratic incumbent Suzanne M. Bump is running for re-election to a second term in office.^[24] Patricia Saint Aubin is the Republican challenger.^[25] M.K. Merelice has filed to run as a candidate with the Green-Rainbow Party.^[26]

Massachusetts Senate

All 40 seats in the Massachusetts Senate are up for election in 2014.

Massachusetts House of Representatives

All 160 seats in the Massachusetts House of Representatives are up for election in 2014.

County

Counties in Massachusetts will elect county commissioners, district attorneys, registers of probate, and sheriffs.

References

^ Bierman, Noah (January 5, 2011). "Patrick plans to expand travels". Boston Globe. Retrieved February 1, 2011.
^ Schoenberg, Shira (March 21, 2013). "Democratic gubernatorial candidates discuss gas tax, carbon tax, divestment and climate change at environmental forum". masslive.com. Retrieved March 22, 2014.
^ Schoenberg, Shira (December 17, 2013). "Westfield native Mark Fisher launches Republican run for governor of Massachusetts". The Republican. Retrieved January 14, 2014.
^ Schoenberg, Shira. "Independent Health Care Executive Evan Falchuk Announces Run For Governor". The Republican. Retrieved April 23, 2013.
^ http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entry/report-massachusetts-lt-gov-expected-to-resign
^ 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.
^ http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/01/15/political-notebook/uyZcOEQ1aIZtJCk2PfNZYI/story.html
^ Bonacci, Sam. "Massachusetts gubernatorial candidate Charlie Baker teams up on GOP ticket with Karyn Polito". The Republican.
^ LeBlanc, Steve. "Former lawmaker Warren Tolman running for Mass. AG". The Boston Globe. The New York Times. Retrieved November 14, 2013. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help) ^{[dead link]}
^ "Malden city councilor launches run for secretary of state as Republican". Sentinel & Enterprise. February 5, 2014. Retrieved February 22, 2014.
^ Demers, Phil (March 9, 2014). "Green-Rainbow Party looks to make its mark outside the beltway". The Berkshire Eagle. Retrieved March 14, 2014.
^ Phillips, Frank (September 15, 2013). "Coakley's entry will add to crowded gubernatorial field". ~The Boston Globe. Retrieved September 15, 2013.
^ http://www.maurahealey.com/about
^ http://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2014/02/02/maura-healey-sets-sights-office/m7yNRmxdlR4wWhLbFQErFI/story.html
^ Schoenberg, Shira (October 24, 2013). "State Rep. Harold Naughton launches campaign for Attorney General with Springfield stop". ~The Republican. Retrieved October 24, 2013.
^ Rizzuto, Robert (March 14, 2014). "Republican John Miller jumps in race to become next Massachusetts attorney general". The Republican. Retrieved March 14, 2014.
^ Murphy, Matt (February 8, 2014). "State Rep. Hank Naughton bows out of attorney general's race to seek re-election in district". State House News Service. Retrieved March 14, 2014.
^ ^a ^b Quinn, Garrett (June 14, 2014). "2014 Results For Massachusetts Democratic Convention". The Republican. Retrieved June 14, 2014.
^ O’Sullivan, Jim (July 13, 2013). "Treasurer Steven Grossman announces bid for governor, as state Democrats gather in Lowell for annual convention". Boston Globe. Retrieved July 13, 2013.
^ "State Rep. Tom Conroy jumping into race for Mass. treasurer". The Associated Press. January 9, 2014. Retrieved January 9, 2014.
^ Royals, Kate (January 27, 2014). "Businessman Mike Heffernan becomes first Republican to enter race for state treasurer". MassLive.com. Retrieved January 28, 2014.
^ Ebbert, Stephanie (January 9, 2014). "Legislator Jumps in Race for State Treasurer". Boston Globe. Retrieved January 20, 2014.
^ Kinney, Jim (March 6, 2013). "Massachusetts Auditor Suzanne Bump talks health care savings during visit to Springfield". The Republican. Retrieved June 17, 2013.
^ "State auditor draws GOP challenger". The Boston Globe. February 13, 2014. Retrieved February 22, 2014.
^ Demers, Phil (March 9, 2014). "Green-Rainbow Party looks to make its mark outside the beltway". The Berkshire Eagle. Retrieved March 14, 2014.

External links

directory of Massachusetts candidates list of website links

[1] Bierman, Noah (January 5, 2011). "Patrick plans to expand travels". Boston Globe. Retrieved February 1, 2011.

[2] Schoenberg, Shira (March 21, 2013). "Democratic gubernatorial candidates discuss gas tax, carbon tax, divestment and climate change at environmental forum". masslive.com. Retrieved March 22, 2014.

[3] Schoenberg, Shira (December 17, 2013). "Westfield native Mark Fisher launches Republican run for governor of Massachusetts". The Republican. Retrieved January 14, 2014.

[4] Schoenberg, Shira. "Independent Health Care Executive Evan Falchuk Announces Run For Governor". The Republican. Retrieved April 23, 2013.

[5] ttp://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entry/report-massachusetts-lt-gov-expected-to-resign

[6] Hartwell, Michael (March 4, 2013). "Kerrigan says lieutenant governor should be advocate". Sentinel and Enterprise. Retrieved June 19, 2013.

[7] LeBlanc, Mike (July 18, 2013). "Somerville mayor: I may run for governor in 2014". The Boston Globe. Retrieved July 24, 2013.

[8] ttp://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/01/15/political-notebook/uyZcOEQ1aIZtJCk2PfNZYI/story.html

[9] Bonacci, Sam. "Massachusetts gubernatorial candidate Charlie Baker teams up on GOP ticket with Karyn Polito". The Republican.

[10] LeBlanc, Steve. "Former lawmaker Warren Tolman running for Mass. AG". The Boston Globe. The New York Times. Retrieved November 14, 2013. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help) ^{[dead link]}

[11] "Malden city councilor launches run for secretary of state as Republican". Sentinel & Enterprise. February 5, 2014. Retrieved February 22, 2014.

[12] Demers, Phil (March 9, 2014). "Green-Rainbow Party looks to make its mark outside the beltway". The Berkshire Eagle. Retrieved March 14, 2014.

[13] Phillips, Frank (September 15, 2013). "Coakley's entry will add to crowded gubernatorial field". ~The Boston Globe. Retrieved September 15, 2013.

[14] ttp://www.maurahealey.com/about

[15] ttp://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2014/02/02/maura-healey-sets-sights-office/m7yNRmxdlR4wWhLbFQErFI/story.html

[16] Schoenberg, Shira (October 24, 2013). "State Rep. Harold Naughton launches campaign for Attorney General with Springfield stop". ~The Republican. Retrieved October 24, 2013.

[17] Rizzuto, Robert (March 14, 2014). "Republican John Miller jumps in race to become next Massachusetts attorney general". The Republican. Retrieved March 14, 2014.

[18] Murphy, Matt (February 8, 2014). "State Rep. Hank Naughton bows out of attorney general's race to seek re-election in district". State House News Service. Retrieved March 14, 2014.

[Quinn-19] Quinn, Garrett (June 14, 2014). "2014 Results For Massachusetts Democratic Convention". The Republican. Retrieved June 14, 2014.

[Globe_7/13/13-20] O’Sullivan, Jim (July 13, 2013). "Treasurer Steven Grossman announces bid for governor, as state Democrats gather in Lowell for annual convention". Boston Globe. Retrieved July 13, 2013.

[21] "State Rep. Tom Conroy jumping into race for Mass. treasurer". The Associated Press. January 9, 2014. Retrieved January 9, 2014.

[22] Royals, Kate (January 27, 2014). "Businessman Mike Heffernan becomes first Republican to enter race for state treasurer". MassLive.com. Retrieved January 28, 2014.

[23] Ebbert, Stephanie (January 9, 2014). "Legislator Jumps in Race for State Treasurer". Boston Globe. Retrieved January 20, 2014.

[24] Kinney, Jim (March 6, 2013). "Massachusetts Auditor Suzanne Bump talks health care savings during visit to Springfield". The Republican. Retrieved June 17, 2013.

[25] "State auditor draws GOP challenger". The Boston Globe. February 13, 2014. Retrieved February 22, 2014.

[26] Demers, Phil (March 9, 2014). "Green-Rainbow Party looks to make its mark outside the beltway". The Berkshire Eagle. Retrieved March 14, 2014.

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