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Michael Minogue wins Republican nomination for governor in Massachusetts
The former Abiomed chief won 72% of the vote and will face Gov. Maura Healey in November after a primary battle shaped by his self-funding.
- On Tuesday, Republican businessman Mike Minogue defeated Brian Shortsleeve to secure the GOP gubernatorial nomination, capturing 72 percent of the vote and setting up a November general election challenge against Governor Maura Healey.
- Minogue emerged as the party frontrunner in April by winning 70 percent of delegates at the Massachusetts Republican Convention, then fueled his campaign with over $15 million in personal contributions from his business wealth.
- Financial records from the Office of Campaign and Political Finance show the GOP nominee holds more than $8 million on hand, compared to $6.6 million for Healey and $527,000 for Shortsleeve.
- Following his victory, the Democratic Governors Association labeled Minogue a "MAGA puppet," alleging he intends to bring a "dangerous, cost-raising agenda" to Beacon Hill.
- Recent polling shows Healey leading 53-33, signaling an uphill battle for Minogue, who intends to campaign on cancelling "unfunded mandates" like the MBTA Communities Act and opposing sanctuary state policies.
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Massachusetts governor's race: Minogue defeats Shortsleeve in landslide GOP primary win
BOSTON — Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Minogue will challenge Democratic Gov. Maura Healey in the general election in November after taking in 79.7% of the vote to challenger Brian Shortsleeve’s 29.4% on Tuesday, according to early unofficial tallies. The Associated…
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right4Center15Last UpdatedBias Distribution58% Center
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