Galvin, Campbell, Goldberg, DiZoglio Win Reelection
Massachusetts Democrats William Galvin, Andrea Campbell, Deb Goldberg and Diana DiZoglio turned back challengers to secure new four-year terms.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections
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Massachusetts statewide officeholders were reelected to new four-year terms after the Associated Press called the races late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning. Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll were projected to win a second term.
Why it matters
The results give Democratic incumbents continued control of key statewide offices in Massachusetts for another four years. The wide margins reported in the early count signal limited electoral pressure on the incumbents from their challengers.
With about 60% to 63% of the statewide vote counted by 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, William Galvin led Anne Brensley with roughly 72%, while Diana DiZoglio led Al Ozonoff with about 84%. Final certified totals had not been reported at the time of the early count.
The players
Maura Healey
Massachusetts governor projected to win a second term in the election.
Kim Driscoll
Massachusetts lieutenant governor projected to win a second term alongside Healey.
William Galvin
Massachusetts Democrat who held the state's office and was reelected to a new four-year term.
The details
The Associated Press called the statewide races late Tuesday night, November 3, 2026, after votes were counted across Massachusetts. Galvin, Campbell, Goldberg and DiZoglio, all Democrats, each defeated their challengers by wide margins in the early returns.
Timeline
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (late night): The Associated Press called the statewide races.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 1:30 a.m.: Early vote counts showed Democratic incumbents leading by wide margins.
Political Context
The 2026 reelections extend the Democratic hold on Massachusetts statewide offices that Healey and Driscoll first secured in the 2022 elections. The results continue a pattern of incumbents winning reelection in the state's statewide contests.
The reelected officeholders will serve new four-year terms, keeping the same Democratic leadership in place for Massachusetts residents through the next election cycle. Voters can expect continuity in the offices these officials hold.
The takeaway
Statewide results can shift as remaining ballots are counted, so readers should watch for final certified totals before treating the early percentages as settled. Checking official Massachusetts election results is the most reliable way to confirm the outcome.
Further reading
Explore more coverage of Elections across Massachusetts for context on the state's statewide races.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The New Bedford Light.
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