Gov. Maura Healey and Republican challenger Mike Minogue agree on three of the nine Massachusetts ballot questions and split on most of the rest, according to interviews NBC10 Boston published on October 26, 2026. Both support Question 1 on public records for the Legislature and the governor, both oppose Question 8’s repeal of legal marijuana sales, and both lean toward Question 7 on smaller house lots. They differ on Election Day registration, the Nature for All Fund, the all-party primary, the revenue cap, and the 2024 gun law.
Here is where each candidate stands, in their own words as reported by NBC10, with a link to our guide on each question. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3.
Where they agree
- Question 1, public records for the Legislature and governor. Both support it.
- Question 8, repealing legal marijuana sales. Both oppose repeal. “No, the cannabis industry is important,” Healey said. “I am not in favor of repealing it,” Minogue said.
- Question 7, smaller minimum lot sizes. “Hard yes,” Healey said. “We need more housing.” Minogue said, “I am open to it, but the problem won’t be solved.”
Where they differ
- Question 4, Election Day registration. Healey: “Absolutely.” Minogue said he would support it “if there is a requirement for some type of validation of who you are,” and added, “But if they don’t have that, then I’m against it, because it can change the vote.”
- Question 6, the Nature for All Fund. Healey said she is a “strong yes on 6.” Minogue is against it: “I don’t think we should be taxing any more people.”
- Question 9, the 2024 gun law. A yes vote keeps the law in place. Healey plans to vote yes: “I think that our gun laws should stay in place, that’s a big difference in this race.” Minogue signaled he would vote no: “The way it’s set up now is people are assumed guilty until proven innocent, and that doesn’t work.”
- Question 5, the state revenue cap. Minogue: “All for that, because the clause 62F was supposed to be a cap and a support so that our government just can’t keep taking all our money.” Healey said, “I support 62F and how it operates,” and that voters should look at “what that means to revenue in terms of how your schools are funded, your roads and bridges.” NBC10’s account did not report a direct yes or no from Healey.
- Question 3, the all-party primary. Minogue said he is against it, though he supports it “in concept” as a former independent: “I’m against it, because I don’t think it’s going to happen that way.” Healey said “some real questions” have been raised because it “would disadvantage women and people of color, and people who can’t afford to self-fund their campaigns.” NBC10 did not report a direct yes or no from her.
Still undecided
- Question 2, collective bargaining for public defender staff. Healey said she is “still looking at that one.” Minogue said he would “learn more about it,” adding, “I don’t like what happened last year. There was no fairness in the negotiation,” a reference to the bar advocates’ work stoppage over pay.
At a glance
- Question 1: Healey supports; Minogue supports.
- Question 2: Healey undecided; Minogue undecided.
- Question 3: Healey raised concerns, no stated vote; Minogue against.
- Question 4: Healey yes; Minogue yes only with identity verification.
- Question 5: Healey no stated vote; Minogue for.
- Question 6: Healey yes; Minogue against.
- Question 7: Healey yes; Minogue open to it.
- Question 8: Healey against repeal; Minogue against repeal.
- Question 9: Healey yes (keep the law); Minogue no.
Frequently asked questions
How is Maura Healey voting on Question 9?
Healey plans to vote yes, which keeps the 2024 gun law in place, according to NBC10 Boston. Mike Minogue signaled he would vote no.
Do Healey and Minogue support Question 8?
No. Both oppose Question 8, which would repeal the laws allowing retail sales of adult-use marijuana in Massachusetts.
When is the 2026 Massachusetts election?
Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early in-person voting runs through Friday, October 30.
Sources: NBC10 Boston, “How are Maura Healey and Mike Minogue voting on 9 Mass. ballot questions?”, October 26, 2026. Quotes are as reported by NBC10. General information, not legal advice.