Politics & Government
Mike Kennealy, Former Baker Administration Official, Running For Governor Of Massachusetts
"I'm running for governor because I believe in the unlimited potential of our state through the power of our people," Kennealy says.
April 8, 2025
Mike Kennealy, a Republican who served as secretary of housing and economic development under former Gov. Charlie Baker, announced Monday that he is running for governor of Massachusetts.
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Kennealy is the first prominent challenger to Gov. Maura Healey, the incumbent Democrat who intends to run for another term.
In an announcement video, Kennealy said Massachusetts is "headed in the wrong direction." He says everything from gas, to housing, to taxes is costing residents too much money. The video also says there is "unspeakable violence in migrant shelters" in Massachusetts, calling it a "national embarrassment."
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