Jay Gonzalez

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Jay Gonzalez

Democratic Party

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Last election

November 6, 2018

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Jay Gonzalez (Democratic Party) ran for election for Governor of Massachusetts. Gonzalez lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.

He ran on a joint ticket with the lieutenant gubernatorial nominee, Quentin Palfrey (D).

Elections

2018

See also: Massachusetts gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2018

General election

General election for Governor of Massachusetts

Incumbent Charles D. Baker defeated Jay Gonzalez in the general election for Governor of Massachusetts on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Charles D. Baker (R)	64.7	1,781,341
		Jay Gonzalez (D)	32.2	885,770
		Other/Write-in votes	3.1	85,554

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,752,665 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Governor of Massachusetts

Jay Gonzalez defeated Robert Massie in the Democratic primary for Governor of Massachusetts on September 4, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jay Gonzalez	64.4	348,434
	Submit photo	Robert Massie	35.6	192,404

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 540,838
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Governor of Massachusetts

Incumbent Charles D. Baker defeated Scott Lively in the Republican primary for Governor of Massachusetts on September 4, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Charles D. Baker	63.9	174,126
		Scott Lively	36.1	98,421

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 272,547
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See also

• Governor of Massachusetts
• Massachusetts gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2018

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