State Politics:2014 Gubernatorial Election

Elections - Nov 2014
Running for State Office
Governor
State Attorney General
State Treasurer
Middlesex DA
Councilor 3rd District
Lt. Governor
Secretary of State
State Auditor
Ballot Questions
Question 1 - Gas Tax
Question 2 - Bottle Bill
Question 3 - Casinos
Question 4 - Sick Time
Running for Federal Office
US Senator
Running for Town Office
Selectmen, School Committee

Candidates

• Don Berwick (D)
• Martha Coakley (D)
• Steve Grossman (D)
• Charlie Baker (R)
• Mark Fisher (R)

Candidates who did not make the primary ballot

• Joe Avellone (D)
• Juliette Kayyem (D)

Polls

• Polls on Wikipedia
• Polls on Ballotpedia

Debates

• Jay Kaufman's Open House: First major Dems gubernatorial candidate forum. Thu Jan 16, 7-8:30 p.m., at Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Ave.

News and Commentary

• Boston Herald: Martha Coakley struggles to win wary Dems, by Hillary Chabot (Sept 9, 2014)
• Boston Herald: Key races to watch for today, by Matt Stout (Sept 9, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Primary voters to choose candidates in number of races, by Michael Levenson (Sept 8, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Gubernatorial rivals try to spur voter turnout, by Stephanie Ebbert (Sept 8, 2014)
• Boston Herald: Massachusetts primed for primary, by Jack Encarnacao (Sept 8, 2014)
• Boston Herald: Paleologos: As bellwether towns go, so goes Bay State, by David Paleologos (Sept 8, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Candidates making final push ahead of primary, by Akilah Johnson and Joshua Miller (Sept 7, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Two very different GOP campaigns for governor, by Akilah Johnson (Sept 7, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Martha Coakley is still running against Scott Brown, by Joan Vennochi (Sept 7, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Management claims, not visions, divide Democrats, by David Sharfenberg (Sept 7, 2014)
• Metro West Daily News: MetroWest Daily News: Berwick for the Democrats, by the Editorial Board (Sept 6, 2014)
• Boston Globe: The Democrats can’t neglect reform, by Scot Lehigh (Sept 5, 2014)
• Boston Globe: What words are gubernatorial candidates using most?, by Evan Horowitz (Sept 5, 2014)
• Blue Mass Group: BMG endorses Don Berwick for Governor, by The Editors (Sept 5, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Martha Coakley is hedging her bets on casinos, by Shirley Leung (Sept 4, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Hewing to serious mission, Steve Grossman finds the fun, by Andrew Ryan (Sept 5, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls battle in final TV debate, by Travis Andersen (Sept 5, 2014)
• Mass Live: Martha Coakley, Steve Grossman, Don Berwick argue about Springfield casino in final televised debate, by Shira Shoenberg (Sept 4, 2014)
• NECN: Democratic Primary Debate for Massachusetts Governor, Part 1, Part 2 (Sept 4, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Coakley maintains wide lead in primary race, by Stephanie Ebbert (Sept 4, 2014)
• Boston Globe: A look where the candidates stand (Sept 4, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Martha Coakley has much to showcase and something to surmount, by Nestor Ramos (Sept 4, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls turn up heat, by Joshua Miller (Sept 3, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Full of ideas, Don Berwick looks for traction, by Michael Levenson (Sept 3, 2014)
• Mass Live: Republican gubernatorial candidate Charlie Baker expresses support for MGM Springfield casino, concern over mandatory paid sick time ballot question, by The Republican Newsroom (Sept 3, 2014)
• Mass Live: Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Fisher discusses opposition to casinos and new gun laws; says 'enough is enough' for illegal immigration, by The Republican Newsroom (Sept 3, 2014)
• WBUR: With Public And Private Sector Experience, Steve Grossman ‘Knows Both Systems’, by Steve Brown (Sept 3, 2014)
• WBUR: WBUR Poll: Coakley Holds Leads Over Democratic Foes, Baker, by Asma Khalid (Sept 3, 2014)
• Boston Herald: Capuano: Coakley or Baker would be good govs, by Matt Stout (Sept 3, 2014)
• Boston Globe: New super PAC ad features Steve Grossman’s mother, by Joshua Miller (Sept 2, 2014)
• Boston Globe: I’m with Grossman, but is anyone else?, by Shirley Leung (Aug 2, 2014)
• Boston Herald: Labor support split among gov hopefuls, by Matt Stout (Sept 2, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Unenrolled, conservative, and trying to decide which Democrat to vote for, by Jeff Jacoby (Aug 31, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Next goal in race is to win attention, by Joshua Miller (Aug 31, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Endorsement: Steve Grossman for governor, by the Editorial Board (Aug 30, 2014)
• Boston Magazine blog: Don Berwick Just Put Out a Petty New Ad, by David S. Bernstein (Aug 29, 2014)
• Wall St Journal: Massachusetts Democrat Seeks Redemption After Weak 2010 Race, by Jennifer Levitz (Aug 29, 2014)
• Wall St Journal blog: A GOP Governor in Massachusetts? It Could Happen, by Aaron Zitner (Aug 29, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Donald Berwick pushes single-payer health plan, by David Sharfenberg (Aug 29, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Endorsement: Charlie Baker for governor, by the Editorial Board (Aug 29, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Charlie Baker catches Martha Coakley, new poll shows, by Stephanie Ebbert (Aug 29, 2014)
• Boston Globe: With PACs in Mass., get ready for high-priced attack ads, by David Sharfenberg (Aug 28, 2014)
• Berkshire Eagle: Grossman lands big endorsements in Coakley country, by Berkshire Eagle Staff (Aug 28, 2014)
• News Telegram: Fisher sees his strength in conservative agenda in gubernatorial race, by Brad Petrishen (Aug 28, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Steve Grossman to tap own wealth for TV ads, by Frank Phillips (Aug 27, 2014)
• Boston Magazine blog: The Big Spenders: A Breakdown of Campaign Donations by Sector, by David S. Bernstein (Aug 26, 2014)
• Boston Magazine blog: Is Steve Grossman Closing?, by David S. Bernstein (Aug 26, 2014)
• Commonwealth Magazine: MA political fundraising plummets, by Paul McMorrow (Aug 21, 2014)
• Boston Herald: William Galvin ‘surprised’ by AG lobbyist deal, by Chris Cassidy (Aug 22, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Campaigns’ messages geared toward women, by Jim O’Sullivan (Aug 21, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Galvin to launch inquiry into lobbyist, by David Scharfenberg (Aug 21, 2014)
• Boston Herald: Steve Grossman demands Martha Coakley return $$, by Chris Cassidy (Aug 21, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Democratic candidates for governor spar in debate, by David Sharfenberg (Aug 20, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Berwick raises more than competitors in first half of August, by Joshua Miller (Aug 20, 2014)
• Boston Magazine blog: Massachusetts Mayors Are Staying Out of the Governor Primary, by David S. Bernstein (Aug 19, 2014)
• Boston Herald: Coakley defends settling instead of prosecuting politically wired lobbying group, by Chris Cassidy (Aug 19, 2014)
• Boston Magazine: Woe Is Martha Coakley, by David S. Bernstein (Aug 12, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Coakley portrays herself as outsider in first ad, by Joshua Miller (Aug 12, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Role of political outsider reconsidered, by David Sharfenberg (Aug 1, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Probation saga could be a boon for Charlie Baker, by Michael Levenson (July 25, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Steve Grossman’s ad, and his political problems, by Scot Lehigh (July 24, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Charlie Baker releases tax returns, by Jim O’Sullivan (July 17, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Poll has Martha Coakley, Charlie Baker in dead heat, by Michael Levenson (July 17, 2014)
• Mass Live: Martha Coakley, Don Berwick get $300,000 in public financing for primary campaign, by Shira Schoenberg (July 16, 2014)
• Boston Globe: No finger-pointing at AG Martha Coakley over ruling, by David Scharfenberg (June 27, 2014)
• Boston Globe: In wake of SJC ruling, Coakley again feels glare, by Jim O’Sullivan (June 24, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Grossman, Coakley spar over campaign finance pledge, by David Scharfenberg (June 16, 2014)
• Boston Globe: 2010 haunts Martha Coakley in 2014, by Joan Vennochi (June 15, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Charlie Baker making headlines, but in N.J. and not Mass., by Frank Phillips (June 15, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Democratic convention was disorganized, counterproductive, by Scot Lehigh (June 15, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Steve Grossman gets Democrats’ nod at convention, by Jim O’Sullivan and Frank Phillips (June 15, 2014)
• Boston Globe: At convention, last-ditch maneuvering among gubernatorial candidates, by Jim O’Sullivan and Frank Phillips (June 14, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Can Mass. Democrats offer a true reformer?, by Scot Lehigh (June 13, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Coakley holds strong lead over Grossman in poll, by Michael Levenson (June 13, 2014)
• Boston Magazine: Martha Coakley Takes a Calculated Risk, by David S. Bernstein (June 4, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Coakley’s car seen in tow zones during fund-raisers, by Stephanie Ebbert (May 29, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Coakley trouncing primary rivals, poll finds, by Michael Levenson (May 22, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Coakley to reimburse Mass. for political travel, by Joshua Miller (May 21, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Coakley hasn’t reimbursed state for campaign travel, by Joshua Miller (May 20, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Coakley wants SEC to look into Baker’s business deals, by Jim O’Sullivan (May 15, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Baker oversaw firm where pension funds were invested, by Frank Phillips and Jim O’Sullivan (May 14, 2014)
• Boston Magazine blog: It’s Time to Play: Who Sank the People’s Pledge?, by David S. Bernstein (Apr 25, 2014)
• Boston Magazine blog: Is the Conventional Wisdom About the Convention Crumbling?, by David S. Bernstein (April 24, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Coakley makes payment as part of campaign finance agreement, by Frank Phillips (Apr 17, 2014)
• Mass Numbers: Adjusting MA governor polls for name recognition gives clearer picture of Democratic candidate potential, by Brent Benson (Apr 17, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Poll finds Martha Coakley leading gubernatorial rivals, by Joshua Miller (Apr 15, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Fixing the nominating process, by Scot Lehigh (Apr 4, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Martha Coakley, Steven Grossman vying for delegates, by Frank Phillips (Apr 4, 2014)
• Boston.com: Gubernatorial candidate Donald Berwick loses campaign manager, by Joshua Miller (Apr 1, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Child protection agency had mixed success under Baker, by Michael Levenson (Apr 1, 2014)
• Boston Magazine blog: What the Massachusetts Governor Candidates Are Spending Their Money On, by David S. Bernstein (Mar 28, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Conventional wisdom for state GOP, op-ed by Scot Lehigh (Mar 26, 2014)
• Boston.com: Mark Fisher says he will definitely sue state GOP over convention results, by Joshua Miller (Mar 25, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Charlie Baker ousts Tea Party rival, by Jim O’Sullivan, Frank Phillips and Stephanie Ebbert (Mar 23, 2014)
• WBUR: WBUR Poll Shows Coakley Maintaining Large Lead In Governor’s Race, by David Sharfenberg (Mar 20, 2014)
• Boston Globe: GOP support for Charlie Baker runs deep, by Frank Phillips (Mar 19, 2014)
• Boston Herald: Martha Coakley: Reform in Texas was too broad, by Matt Stout (Feb 21, 2014)
• Mass Live: Steve Grossman's campaign for governor endorsed by Mass. state Sen. Karen Spilka, by Robert Rizzuto (Feb 20, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Coakley makes weak early showing at caucuses, by Jim O’Sullivan and Frank Phillips (Feb 20, 2014)
• Boston Herald: AG Martha Coakley opposed child welfare reform, by Matt Stout (Feb 20, 2014)
• Boston Herald: Marty Walsh, Ed Markey, Scott Brown sought Probation hires, by John O’Brien (Feb 19, 2014)
• Boston.com: Charlie Baker wants Sal DiMasi moved to prison closer to home, defends Chris Christie, by Jim O’Sullivan (Feb 18, 2014)
• Mass Live: Gubernatorial hopeful Steve Grossman hits Martha Coakley on mandatory minimum sentencing stance, by Shira Schoenberg (Feb 17, 2014)
• Blue Mass Group: Progressive Massachusetts Asked the MA-Gov Candidates Some Questions. Which Ones Didn’t They Answer?, by jcohn88 (Feb 16, 2014)
• Boston Herald: AG Martha Coakley defends lobbying Probation, by Matt Stout (Feb 14, 2014)
• Boston.com: In shift, Grossman launches sharp attack against Coakley, by Joshua Miller (Feb 13, 2014)
• Boston Herald: AG 'sponsored’ probation job, by O’Ryan Johnson, Bob McGovern (Feb 12, 2014)
• Boston Magazine: Steve Grossman Leads the Wide-Open Democratic Caucuses, by David S. Bernstein (Feb 11, 2014)
• Mass Live: Democratic candidates for Massachusetts governor discuss troubled child welfare agency, $2.2 billion rail line, health care at Boston Globe debate, by Andy Metzger (Feb 5, 2014)
• Dig Boston: News to us: Charlie Baker was fun to be around, by Haley Hamilton (Feb 5, 2014)
• Boston Herald: Nucci: Voters’ cues give candidates clues, by John Nucci (Feb 5, 2014)
• Boston Herald: Martha Coakley vs. the field, by Herald Staff (Feb 5, 2014)
• Boston Herald: Pollster: Dems have work cut out before convention, by David Paleologos (Feb 5, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Juliette Kayyem making her bid her way, by Adrian Walker (Feb 3, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Martha Coakley offers conflicting words on DCF, by Frank Phillips and Michael Levenson (Jan 31, 2014)
• WBUR: WBUR Poll: Coakley Strong In Early Phase of Governor’s Race, by David Sharfenberg (Jan 22, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Democrats running for governor have 1st forum, by Joshua Miller (Jan 17, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Coakley takes swing at Baker on minimum wage, by Joshua Miller (Jan 13, 2014)
• Boston Globe: Martha Coakley moves to fix finances, by Frank Phillips (Dec 31, 2013)
• Boston Globe: Weary donors slow to back candidates for governor, by Jim O’Sullivan and Frank Phillips (Dec 19, 2013)
• Boston Globe: Baker would end hotel stays for homeless, by Joshua Miller (Dec 18, 2013)
• Boston Globe: Treasurer wrestles with potential conflicts over family firm, by Frank Phillips (Dec 16, 2013)
• Telegram.com: Kerrigan, Naughton, Polito eyed as strong contenders for statewide offices, by Shaun Sutner (Dec 9, 2013)
• Mass Live: In Massachusetts Democratic gubernatorial race, Martha Coakley lags behind Steve Grossman in fundraising, by Shira Schoenberg (Dec 4, 2013)
• Boston Magazine: Karyn Polito Wants To Be Charlie Baker’s No. 2—But What Does He Want?, by David S. Bernstein (Dec 2, 2013)
• Boston Magazine: Fundraising Numbers Show Hollywood’s Love for Juliette Kayyem, by Edward Mason (Dec 2, 2013)
• Boston Herald: Battenfeld: Kayyem is biggest threat to Coakley, GOP, by Joe Battenfeld (Dec 2, 2013)
• Boston Herald: Paleologos: Gov front-runners seek 2nd chances, by Alex Paleologos (Dec 2, 2013)
• Boston Globe: Martha Coakley drew FEC inquiry, by Frank Phillips (Nov 12, 2013)
• Boston Globe: Tangled campaign fund presents a test of Coakley’s leadership, by the Editorial Board (Nov 9, 2013)
• Boston Globe: Martha Coakley’s campaign funds in disarray, by Frank Phillips (Nov 3, 2013)
• Boston Globe: In second run for governor, Charlie Baker in touch with lighter side, Oct 17, 2013
• Boston Herald: Charlie Baker jabs Deval Patrick over EBT scandal, by O’Ryan Johnson, Laurel J. Sweet (Sept 27, 2013)
• Boston Globe: Capuano to run for reelection, not governor, by Frank Phillips (Sept 26, 2013)
• Mass Live: Gabriel Gomez changes view on assault weapons ban, shows interest in joining Charlie Baker ticket, by the Associated Press (Sept 25, 2013)
• South Coast Today: Grossman: Baker is 'part of the problem' on South Coast Rail, by Ariel Wittenberg (Sept 25, 2013)
• Boston Herald: Michael Capuano not afraid of Martha Coakley race again, by Matt Stout (Sept 20, 2013)
• WBUR: Coakley Wins Backing Of Major Fundraising Group, by the Associated Press (Sept 19, 2013)
• Boston Globe: State Ethics Commission extends deadline for Dan Wolf ‘indefinitely’, by Joshua Miller (Sept 19, 2013)
• Boston Globe: A second act for Charlie Coakley, by Yvonne Abraham (Sept 19, 2013)
• Boston Globe: Martha Coakley, seeking 2010 redemption, pays visit to Fenway, by Jim O’Sullivan (Sept 19, 2013)
• Politico: Can Martha Coakley put 2010 Senate fiasco behind her?, by Kate Glueck (Sept 18, 2013)
• Boston Globe: Martha Coakley wades in governor’s race, hand first, by Michael Levenson and Joshua Miller (Sept 17, 2013)
• WBUR: Martha Coakley Enters Gubernatorial Race, by Fred Thys (Sept 16, 2013)
• Enterprise News: Martha Coakley kicks off campaign for governor, visits Fall River, by Jo C. Goode (Sept 16, 2013)
• Boston Globe: Trepidation remains over Martha Coakley, by Frank Phillips (Sept 13, 2013)
• Boston Globe: A tale of two Charlies, by Scot Lehigh (Sept 11, 2013)
• Mass Live: Gubernatorial candidate Steve Grossman attacks Charles Baker for "lack of leadership" on tech tax, by Shira Schoenberg (Sept 10, 2013)
• Boston Globe: GOP candidate Charles D. Baker debuts more upbeat image, by Jim O’Sullivan and Frank Phillips (Sept 6, 2013)
• Boston Herald: Charlie Baker will try to shed image as ‘angry guy’, by Matt Stout (Sept 6, 2013)
• Blue Mass Group: Baker concedes that his 2010 campaign was a cluster-you-know-what, by David Kravitz (Sept 5, 2013)
• Boston Globe: Baker enters governor’s race, Coakley weighs bid, by Frank Phillips and Jim O’Sullivan (Sept 5, 2013)
• Mass Live: Gubernatorial candidate Steve Grossman gets powerful Western Massachusetts support, by Shira Schoenberg (Sept 3, 2013)
• Boston.com: A coy Charles Baker sounds like a potential candidate for governor in radio interview, by Michael Levenson (Aug 28, 2013)
• Cape Cod Online: Keating to ethics panel: Scrutinize Wolf decision, by C. Ryan Barber (Aug 28, 2013)
• Boston Globe: State Treasurer could face massive tax bill, by Joshua Miller (Aug 23, 2013)
• Boston Globe: Dan Wolf puts run for governor on hold amid ethics dispute, by Jim O'Sullivan (Aug 23, 2013)
• MassLive: Massachusetts Treasurer Steven Grossman says he owes no back taxes, repayment of loan could prompt $500,000 tax bill, by Dan Ring (Aug 22, 2013)
• Boston Globe: Scott Brown won’t run for governor, by Jim O’Sullivan (Aug 22, 2013)
• Boston Globe: State senator Dan Wolf to resign seat, suspend gubernatorial campaign, by Jim O’Sullivan (Aug 22, 2013)
• MassLive: Massachusetts Treasurer Steven Grossman discloses he may owe $500,000 in back taxes due to error involving life insurance policies, by Dan Ring (Aug 21, 2013)
• Mass Live: National security expert Juliette Kayyem creates campaign account to run for governor of Massachusetts, by Dan Ring (Aug 20, 2013)
• Cape Cod Online: Wolf's gubernatorial goals unshaken by ethics ruling, by C. Ryan Barber (Aug 13, 2013)
• Boston Herald: Scott Brown on Charlie Baker, gov run: ‘We’re going to talk’, by Matt Stout (Aug 8, 2013)
• Boston Herald: Charlie Baker poised for another run, by Matt Stout, Hillary Chabot (Aug 7, 2013)
• Boston Herald: Coakley still haunted by ghosts of 2010, by Hillary Chabot (July 14, 2013)
• Boston Globe: Cape state senator, treasurer to run for governor, by Jim O’Sullivan and Michael Levenson (July 11, 2013)
• Lexington Patch: State Sen. Dan Wolf Announces Campaign for Governor, by Patrick Ball (July 11, 2013)
• Boston Herald: Governor hopefuls to battle
 for support on Dem stage, by Hillary Chabot (July 11, 2013)
• Telegram: Joseph Avellone, a Democratic candidate for governor, has Central Mass. tie, by Shaun Sutner (July 11, 2013)
• Boston Globe: State treasurer Steve Grossman plans to announce bid for governor at Democratic convention, by Michael Levenson (July 10, 2013)
• masslive.com: Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley weighs run for governor, says many want her to consider it, by Dan Ring (July 9, 2013)
• Politico: Juliette Kayyem looks at Massachusetts governor’s race, by Alexander Burns (July 9, 2013)
• Boston Herald: Steven Grossman grabs Mass. cash, by Joe Battenfeld and Hillary Chabot (July 9, 2013)
• Boston Herald: Coakley’s record no help in gov race, by Holly Robichaud (July 8, 2013)
• Boston Globe: Coakley weighs run for governor, by Frank Phillips and Jim O’Sullivan (June 28, 2013)
• Boston Herald: Pols set sights on gov, rep contests, by Hillary Chabot (June 27, 2013)