Aaron Packard

Aaron Packard

Republican Party

Candidate, Governor of Massachusetts

Elections and appointments

Next election

November 3, 2026

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Years of service

1992 - 1995

Personal

Birthplace

Worcester, Mass.

Religion

Protestant

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Aaron Packard (Republican Party) is running for election for Governor of Massachusetts. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.^[source]

Biography

Aaron Packard was born in Worcester, Massachusetts. Packard served in the U.S. Army from 1992 to 1995.

Elections

2026

See also: Massachusetts gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2026

Note: At this time, Ballotpedia is combining all declared candidates for this election into one list under a general election heading. As primary election dates are published, this information will be updated to separate general election candidates from primary candidates as appropriate.

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for Governor of Massachusetts

The following candidates are running in the general election for Governor of Massachusetts on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Maura Healey (D)
	Submit photo	Matthew Dewar (D)
	Submit photo	Andrea James (D)
	Submit photo	Mike Kennealy (R)
	Submit photo	Michael Minogue (R)
		Aaron Packard (R)
	Submit photo	Brian Shortsleeve (R)
	Submit photo	Muhammed Kokonezis-Hanino (Independent)

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Connor Gray (D)

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2024

See also: United States Senate election in Massachusetts, 2024

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Massachusetts

Incumbent Elizabeth Warren defeated John Deaton in the general election for U.S. Senate Massachusetts on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Elizabeth Warren (D)	59.8	2,041,693
		John Deaton (R)	40.0	1,365,445
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	6,221

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,413,359
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Shiva Ayyadurai (Unenrolled)
• Brandon James Griffin (Workers Party)
• Joseph Schena (Unenrolled)
• Louis Marino (L)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Massachusetts

Incumbent Elizabeth Warren advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Massachusetts on September 3, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Elizabeth Warren	98.6	562,709
		Other/Write-in votes	1.4	8,078

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 570,787
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate Massachusetts

John Deaton defeated Robert Antonellis and Ian Cain in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Massachusetts on September 3, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Deaton	64.5	136,773
		Robert Antonellis	25.9	54,940
		Ian Cain	9.1	19,374
		Other/Write-in votes	0.4	924

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 212,011
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Rebekah Etique (R)
• Zakhai Akiba (R)
• Aaron Packard (R)
• John Berman (R)

Endorsements

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2022

See also: Massachusetts House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 3rd Worcester District

Incumbent Michael Kushmerek defeated Aaron Packard in the general election for Massachusetts House of Representatives 3rd Worcester District on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Michael Kushmerek (D)	62.7	6,824
		Aaron Packard (R)	37.3	4,058
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	7

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 3rd Worcester District

Incumbent Michael Kushmerek advanced from the Democratic primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 3rd Worcester District on September 6, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Michael Kushmerek	100.0	2,490
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	1

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,491
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 3rd Worcester District

Aaron Packard advanced from the Republican primary for Massachusetts House of Representatives 3rd Worcester District on September 6, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Aaron Packard	99.5	1,180
		Other/Write-in votes	0.5	6

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,186
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Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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2022

Aaron Packard completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Packard's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a US Veteran, father, grandfather, and hard working man that has been in service to others since my teenage years. A vast work history that includes, but not limited to, Army Quartermaster Supply/Airborne Infantry, hairstylist, Red Cross phlebotomist, small engine mechanic, landscaping, retail and restaurant services in various roles up to management. I believe in small business and limited small government as it was intended by our forefathers. We are a Constitutional Republic with constitutional laws in place to protect We the People and the Constitution from all enemies, foreign and domestic.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Limit or eliminate all nonsense taxes
• Suport and fund all 1st line responders - EMS, Fire, Police, as well as our military active duty & veterans
• Give parents their sole rights to the best practices for their children; education/schooling, healthcare & religious practice

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

The current state policies and punishments towards sex offenders/traffickers and murderers, especially pedophiles are lacking accountability and liability. The victims are trivialized and go without proper and adequate post traumatic care to help them recover. Criminals are being allowed to walk away too easy, to re-offend or to be locked in secluded protection instead of facing the needed penalties of being a detriment to society and our youth. The school union and current curriculum absolutely needs to be dismantled, to be returned to core fundamentals of reading, writing and math. Also, true civics teachings and American history, both good and bad. It is not ours to erase, but to learn from.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

The voters voices truly matter and they must be given ALL details and allowed ALL input to better support the elected officials decisions.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

transparency and pay attention to details of all bills/laws

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Iran Hostage Crisis late 70's (7-8yrs old)

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

teenager dishwasher, summer seasonal, appx. 3mos

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

open debate and conversation about all state affairs, being transparent in all aspects and adhering to both the state & U.S. Constitution.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Recovering the harmonious population of residents that have been currently leaving the state.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Absolutely Not

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

current U.S. Congressional Rep. Jim Jordan

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

not at the moment

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Yes, to some extent. It truly depends on the particular policy at hand.

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Campaign finance summary

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Aaron Packard campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	U.S. Senate Massachusetts	Withdrew primary	$630	$293
2022	Massachusetts House of Representatives 3rd Worcester District	Lost general	$8,092	$0
Grand total			$8,722	$293
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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