On November 5, 2024, an election will be held to elect all 8 members to the Massachusetts Governor's Council.[1] The election will coincide 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).
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The previous election saw Democrats maintain all 8 seats on the council.
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 is Democrat Joseph Ferreira, who was reelected with 97.4% of the vote in 2022 without major-party opposition.[2]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Joseph C. Ferreira, incumbent Governor's Council Councillor
Endorsements
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Joseph C. Ferreira (incumbent) | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Republican primary
Candidates
No candidates have declared.
Independent Candidates
- Krysten Condon[3]
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | TBD | ||||
| Republican | TBD | ||||
| Write-in | |||||
| Total votes | |||||
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.[4]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- David Reservitz, attorney[5]
- Sean Murphy, attorney
- Muriel Kramer, Hopkinton Selectboard Chair
- Tamisha Civil, candidate for state representative (2020–2022)[6]
Withdrawn
- Hunter Cohen, 2020 candidate for state representative, 9th Norfolk district (endorsed Reservitz) [7]
Endorsements
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of April 30, 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| David Reservitz (D) | $86,488.00 | $14,395.33 | $72,093.05 |
| Sean Murphy (D) | $14,045.00 | $7,968.39 | $6,091.36 |
| Muriel Kramer (D) | $2,085.00 | $71.97 | $2,013.03 |
| Tamisha Civil (D) | $5,414.96 | $3,790.38 | $1,624.58 |
| Source: Office of Campaign and Political Finance[8] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | David Reservitz | |||
| Democratic | Sean Murphy | |||
| Democratic | Muriel Kramer | |||
| Democratic | Tamisha Civil | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Republican primary
Candidates
- Francis Crimmins Jr.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Francis Crimmins Jr. | |||
| Total votes | ||||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | TBD | ||||
| Republican | TBD | ||||
| Write-in | |||||
| Total votes | |||||
District 3
The 3rd Governor's Council district is contained to eastern Massachusetts. The incumbent is 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.[9] In 2022, Devaney was challenged by public defender Mara Dolan in the Democratic primary, surviving the challenge by 1,658 votes.[10]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Marilyn Petitto Devaney, incumbent Governor's Council Councillor
- Mara Dolan, public defender
Endorsements
- Massachusetts Statewide Officers
- Seth Moulton, U.S. Representative from Massachusetts's 6th congressional district (2015–present)
- Diana DiZoglio, state auditor
- State Senators
- William Brownsberger, state senator
- Mike Barrett, state senator
- Cindy Friedman, state senator
- Jamie Eldridge, state senator
- State Representatives
- Jim Arciero, state representative
- Tom Stanley, state representative
- John Lawn, state representative
- Alice Peisch, state representative
- Michelle Ciccolo, state representative
- Michael Moran, state representative
- Kenneth I. Gordon, state representative
- Richard Haggerty, state representative
- Danillo Sena, state representative
- Simon Cataldo, state representative
- Tommy Vitolo, state representative
- Local Officials
- Kimberly Connors, Maynard Democratic Town Committee Chairwoman
- Danielle Allen, former gubernatorial candidate, Cambridge Ward 2 Democrats Chair
- Organizations and Unions
- Stow Democratic Town Committe
- Our Revolution, Concord Area,
- Acton Democratic Town Committee
- Billerica Democratic Town Committe
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 103
- United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local 2168
- Brookline PAX
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Marilyn Petitto Devaney (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Mara Dolan | |||
| Total votes | ||||
Republican primary
Candidates
No candidates have declared.
Results
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | TBD | ||||
| Republican | TBD | ||||
| Write-in | |||||
| Total votes | |||||
District 4
The 4th Governor's Council district contains much of Boston. The incumbent is 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.[12]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Christopher A. Iannella Jr., incumbent Governor's Council Councillor
- Stacey Borden[13]
- Ronald Iacobucci[14]
Endorsements
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
No candidates have declared.
Results
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | TBD | ||||
| Republican | TBD | ||||
| Write-in | |||||
| Total votes | |||||
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, is retiring to run for Register of Deeds, Essex South.[15]
Democratic primary
Nominee
- Eunice Zeigler, Methuen City Councilor
Endorsements
- Elected Officials
- Eileen Duff, incumbent Governor's Councillor, District 5 (2013-present)[16]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of April 30, 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Eunice Zeigler (D) | $29,950.94 | $10,153.50 | $20,250.40 |
| Source: Office of Campaign and Political Finance[17] | |||
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
No candidates have declared.
Results
Independent Candidates
- Elliot Jody
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | TBD | ||||
| Republican | TBD | ||||
| Write-in | |||||
| Total votes | |||||
District 6
The 6th Governor's Council district represents cities and towns north of Boston. The incumbent is 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.[18]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Terrence W. Kennedy, incumbent Governor's Council Councillor
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
No candidates have declared.
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | TBD | ||||
| Republican | TBD | ||||
| Write-in | |||||
| Total votes | |||||
District 7
The 7th Governor's Council district represents much of central Massachusetts, including Worcester. The incumbent is Democrat Paul DePalo, who has represented the district since 2021. He was re-elected in 2022 with 57.0% of the vote.[19]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Paul DePalo, incumbent Governor's Council Councillor
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
No candidates have declared.
Results
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | TBD | ||||
| Republican | TBD | ||||
| Write-in | |||||
| Total votes | |||||
District 8
The 8th Governor's Council district represents the majority of western Massachusetts. The district has been represented by Tara J. Jacobs since 2022. Jacobs was elected in 2022 with 61.8% of the vote.[20]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Tara J. Jacobs, incumbent Governor's Council Councillor
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
No candidates have declared.
Results
General election
Endorsements
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | TBD | ||||
| Republican | TBD | ||||
| Write-in | |||||
| Total votes | |||||