On November 5, 2024, an election was held to elect all 8 members to the Massachusetts Governor's Council. The election coincided with elections for other offices, including Electors of President and Vice President, U.S. Senator, U.S. House of Representatives, State Senators, State Representatives, Register of Deeds, Clerk of Courts, and County Commissioners (only certain counties).
The previous election saw Democrats maintain all 8 seats on the council. Councilor Robert Jubinville stepped down after being confirmed in December 2022 to serve as clerk magistrate for the Framingham District Court, and the district 2 seat remained vacant throughout the 2023–24 session.
District 1
The 1st Governor's Council district is based in the southeastern part of the state and includes the Cape and the Islands. The incumbent was Democrat Joseph Ferreira, who was reelected with 97.4% of the vote in 2022 without major-party opposition.
Democratic primary
Candidates Joseph C. Ferreira, incumbent Governor's Councillor
Endorsements Results
Independent Candidates Krysten Condon
General election Results
District 2
The 2nd Governor's Council district is in southeastern Massachusetts and includes cities like Attleboro. The district has been vacant since Robert Jubinville accepted a clerk magistrate position in 2022.
Democratic primary
Candidates Muriel Kramer, Hopkinton Board of Selectmen Chair and Veteran Tamisha Civil, candidate for state representative in 2020 and 2022 Sean Murphy, attorney and Navy Veteran David Reservitz, attorney
Withdrawn
Hunter Cohen, 2020 candidate for state representative, 9th Norfolk district (endorsed Reservitz)
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of May 31, 2024CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handDavid Reservitz (D)$103,086.00$23,442.02$79,644.36Sean Murphy (D)$15,645.00$9,242.18$5,917.57Muriel Kramer (D)$2,709.32$86.76$2,622.56Tamisha Civil (D)$6,855.95$5,070.10$1,785.85Source: Office of Campaign and Political Finance Results
Republican primary
Candidates Francis Crimmins Jr.
Endorsements
Results
General election
Results
District 3
The 3rd Governor's Council district is contained to eastern Massachusetts. The incumbent was Democrat Marilyn M. Petitto Devaney, who has represented the district since 1999. She was re-elected in the 2022 general election with 98.2% of the vote. In 2022, Devaney was challenged by public defender Mara Dolan in the Democratic primary, surviving the challenge by 1,658 votes. Dolan won the 2024 primary by 3,760 votes.
Democratic primary Candidates Marilyn Petitto Devaney, incumbent Governor's Councillor Mara Dolan, public defender
Endorsements
Results
General election Results
District 4
The 4th Governor's Council district contains much of Boston. The incumbent was Democrat Christopher A. Iannella, who has represented the district since 1993. He was re-elected in 2022 with 70.8% of the vote, defeating Republican Helene MacNeal.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Christopher A. Iannella Jr., incumbent Governor's Councillor Stacey Borden Ronald Iacobucci
Endorsements
Results
General election Results
District 5
The 5th Governor's Council district represents much of the North Shore. The incumbent Democrat Eileen Duff, who has represented the district since 2013, retired to run for Register of Deeds, Essex South.
Democratic primary
Nominee
Eunice Zeigler, Methuen City Councilor
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of April 30, 2024CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handEunice Zeigler (D)$29,950.94$10,153.50$20,250.40Source: Office of Campaign and Political Finance Results
Republican primary
Nominee
Anne Manning-Martin, Peabody City Councilor
Endorsements
Results
Independent Candidates
Elliot Jody
General election Results
District 6
The 6th Governor's Council district represents cities and towns north of Boston. The incumbent was Democrat Terrence W. Kennedy, who has represented the district since 2012. He was re-elected in 2022 with 98.2% of the vote and without major-party opposition.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Terrence W. Kennedy, incumbent Governor's Council Councillor
Results
General election Results
District 7
The 7th Governor's Council district represents much of central Massachusetts, including Worcester. The incumbent was Democrat Paul DePalo, who has represented the district since 2021. He was re-elected in 2022 with 57.0% of the vote.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Paul DePalo, incumbent Governor's Council Councillor
Results
Republican primary
Candidates Andrew Couture
Results
General election Results
District 8
The 8th Governor's Council district represents the majority of western Massachusetts. The district was represented by Tara J. Jacobs since 2022. Jacobs was elected in 2022 with 99.4% of the vote.
Democratic primary Candidates Tara J. Jacobs, incumbent Governor's Council Councillor
Results
General election Results
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