Brian Shortsleeve, MBTA Chief Under Baker, Joins Race For Massachusetts Governor

CBS Boston

May 13, 2025

Another former Baker Administration official is running for governor of Massachusetts in the 2026 election. Brian Shortsleeve, who served as acting MBTA general manager and chief administrator, is the second Republican contender to enter the race with hopes of unseating Gov. Maura Healey.

Shortsleeve, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, says on his website he is aiming "to bring commonsense conservative leadership to Beacon Hill."

"Under Maura Healey, we've seen reckless spending, skyrocketing living costs, and a government that puts special interests and illegal migrants ahead of working families," his campaign said in a statement. "Small businesses are closing. Families are leaving. It's time for no-nonsense leadership to get us back on track."

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