The 2026 Massachusetts Governor's Council election will be held on November 3, 2026 to elect all 8 members of the Massachusetts Governor's Council. The election will be held concurrently with elections to the United States Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, governor, and other state and local elections. Primary elections will be held on September 1.
The previous election saw Democrats hold all 8 seats on the Governor's Council.
District 1 The 1st Governor's Council district is based in the southeastern part of the state and includes the Cape and Islands. Incumbent Democrat Joseph Ferreira, who was reelected with 56.4% of the vote in 2024, is running for re-election. No candidates filed to run in the Republican primary.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Joseph Ferreira, incumbent governor's councillor
Results
District 2 The 2nd Governor's Council district is in southeastern Massachusetts and includes cities like Attleboro. Incumbent Democrat Tamisha Civil, who was first elected with 57.2% of the vote in 2024, is running for re-election. Francis Crimmins Jr., the Republican nominee for this seat in 2024, is unopposed in the Republican primary.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Tamisha Civil, incumbent governor's councillor
Results
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Francis Crimmins Jr., Republican nominee for this district in 2024
Results
District 3 The 3rd Governor's Council district is contained to eastern Massachusetts. Incumbent Democrat Mara Dolan, who was first elected in 2024, is running for re-election and faces Margie Palladino, a family court reform advocate, in the Democratic primary. No candidates filed to run in the Republican primary.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Mara Dolan, incumbent governor's councillor
Eliminated in primary Margie Palladino, executive director of the Mass Family Advocacy Coalition
Endorsements
Results
District 4 The 4th Governor's Council district contains much of Boston. Incumbent Democrat Christopher Iannella Jr., who has represented the district since 1993, is running for re-election and faces one challenger in the Democratic primary. No candidates filed to run in the Republican primary.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Christopher Iannella Jr., incumbent governor's councillor
Eliminated in primary Ronald Iacobucci, candidate for this district in 2024
Disqualified Jordan Korgood, progressive activist
Results
District 5 The 5th Governor's Council district represents much of the North Shore. Incumbent Democrat Eunice Zeigler, who was first elected with 47.2% of the vote in 2024, is running for re-election. No candidates filed to run in the Republican primary.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Eunice Zeigler, incumbent governor's councillor
Results
Republican primary Candidates Nominee William Falcetano (write-in)
Results
District 6 The 6th Governor's Council district represents cities and towns north of Boston. Incumbent Democrat Terrence W. Kennedy is running for re-election and faces Diann Baylis in the Democratic primary. No candidates filed to run in the Republican primary.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Terrence W. Kennedy, incumbent governor's councillor
Eliminated in primary Diann Mary Baylis, immigration attorney
Results
District 7 The 7th Governor's Council district represents much of central Massachusetts, including Worcester. Incumbent Democrat Paul DePalo, who won with 57.3% of the vote in 2024, is running for re-election. Margaret Abboud of Worcester is running unopposed for the Republican nomination.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Paul DePalo, incumbent governor's councillor
Results
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Margaret Abboud
Results
District 8 The 8th Governor's Council district represents the majority of western Massachusetts. Incumbent Democrat Tara Jacobs is running for re-election and faces Mike Fenton, a candidate for this seat in 2022, in the Democratic primary. No candidates filed to run in the Republican primary.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Tara Jacobs, incumbent governor's councillor
Eliminated in primary Mike Fenton, Springfield city councilor
Results
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