US EditionFormer Medical Device Exec Minogue Joins Governor's Race
Michael Minogue, a biotech CEO and veteran, brings significant GOP donor experience to the 2026 Massachusetts governor race to challenge incumbent Maura Healey.
- Michael Minogue, a Gulf War veteran and former Abiomed CEO, announced on October 1, 2025, his campaign for Massachusetts governor to challenge Democrat Maura Healey next year.
- Minogue's entry follows months of speculation and continues his long history of donating nearly $1 million to Republican causes, including $440,000 to the RNC in February 2025.
- He criticized Massachusetts' one-party system in a launch video, stating families face high costs and neglect by politicians who prioritize themselves over citizens.
- Minogue criticized the dominance of one-party rule, asserting that it has failed residents, and committed to enhancing affordability, transparency, and opportunities by reducing taxes and investing in education.
- Minogue joins a crowded GOP field including Mike Kennealy and Brian Shortsleeve, both former Baker officials, facing a tough race against Healey, who remains broadly popular.
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Former medical device exec Minogue joins governor's race
BOSTON (SHNS) - The field of Republicans vying to challenge Gov. Maura Healey next fall grew to three Wednesday with the addition of GOP booster and former medical device businessman Michael Minogue. A Hamilton Republican who had been discussed as a potential entrant to the 2026 gubernatorial race, Minogue made his campaign official with a video on social media Wednesday morning, pledging that he would be a "new kind of governor." He said many f…
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The Daily News of NewburyportGovernor's race draws another GOP challenger
BOSTON — Republican mega-donor and former bio-medical executive Mike Minogue has jumped into the 2026 race for governor, becoming the latest GOP hopeful to challenge Democratic Gov. Maura Healey as she seeks a second term in office.
Former medical device exec Minogue joins governor's race - CommonWealth Beacon
THE FIELD OF REPUBLICANS vying to challenge Gov. Maura Healey next fall grew to three Wednesday with the addition of GOP booster and former medical device businessman Michael Minogue. A Hamilton Republican who had been discussed as a potential entrant to the 2026 gubernatorial race, Minogue made his campaign official with a video on social media Wednesday morning, pledging that he would be a “new kind of governor.” He said many families here no …
‘Faith, heart, and the grit to serve’: GOP megadonor Mike Minogue launches campaign for Mass. governor - The Boston Globe
Minogue joins former Baker administration officials Mike Kennealy and Brian Shortsleeve in the crowded field of Republicans hoping to take on Governor Maura Healey next year.
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