Charles D. Baker

Charles D. Baker

Republican Party

Governor of Massachusetts

Tenure

2015 - Present

Term ends

2023

Years in position

6

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 6, 2018

Education

High school

Needham High School, 1975

Bachelor's

Harvard University, 1979

Graduate

Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management, 1986

Personal

Profession

Venture capitalist

Contact

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Charles D. Baker (Republican Party) is the Governor of Massachusetts. He assumed office on January 8, 2015. His current term ends on January 5, 2023.

Baker (Republican Party) ran for re-election for Governor of Massachusetts. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.

He ran for governor on a joint ticket with lieutenant gubernatorial nominee, Karyn Polito (R). He succeeded two-term Governor Deval Patrick (D).

Baker ran for governor in 2010, winning the Republican nomination but losing to Patrick, the incumbent, in the general election. Patrick decided not to run for re-election in 2014.

Before being elected governor of Massachusetts, Baker served as a selectman of Swampscott, Massachusetts from 2004 to 2007, Massachusetts secretary of administration and finance from 1994 to 1998, and Massachusetts undersecretary and then secretary of health and human services from 1991 to 1994. He was also the CEO of Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates and Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare.

Biography

Baker was born in Elmira, New York, and spent most of his childhood in Needham, Mass. Baker's father served in various roles in the administrations of Presidents Ronald Reagan (R) and Richard Nixon (R). Baker attended Needham High School and then graduated from Harvard University. He worked for the Massachusetts High Technology Council as a corporate communications director before obtaining an M.B.A. from Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management.

In the 1980s, Baker took a position with the newly founded Pioneer Institute, a think tank. Baker was secretary of health and human services under Gov. Weld (R), then secretary of administration and finance under Weld and then Acting Gov. Paul Cellucci (R). When Baker left the public sector in 1998, he joined Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates as CEO. He then became CEO of the nonprofit Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare.

From 2004 to 2007, Baker served as a selectman of Swampscott, Massachusetts. After his unsuccessful 2010 gubernatorial bid, he worked for the investment firm General Catalyst.

Political career

Governor of Massachusetts (2015-present)

Baker was first elected to the governor's office on November 4, 2014. He was sworn into office on January 8, 2015.

Swampscott selectman (2004-2007)

Baker served as a selectman of Swampscott, Massachusetts, from 2004-2007.

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
		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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2014

See also: Massachusetts gubernatorial election, 2014

The general election took place on November 4, 2014.

Primary election

Governor of Massachusetts, Republican Primary, 2014
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Charles D. Baker	74.1%	116,004
Mark Fisher	25.7%	40,240
Write-in votes	0.2%	336
Total Votes		156,580
Election results via Massachusetts Secretary of State.

General election

Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts, 2014
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Charles D. Baker/Karyn Polito	48.4%	1,044,573
	Democratic	Martha Coakley/Steve Kerrigan	46.5%	1,004,408
	United Independent	Evan Falchuk/Angus Jennings	3.3%	71,814
	Independent	Scott Lively/Shelly Saunders	0.9%	19,378
	Independent	Jeffrey McCormick/Tracy Post	0.8%	16,295
	Nonpartisan	Write-in votes	0.1%	1,858
Total Votes				2,158,326
Election results via Massachusetts Secretary of State

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Baker announced that he would run for Governor of Massachusetts on September 4, 2013. Democratic incumbent Deval Patrick, who defeated Baker in the 2010 general election, opted not to seek re-election in 2014. In the Republican nominating convention held on March 22, 2014, fellow Republican gubernatorial hopeful Mark Fisher did not initially obtain the required 15 percent of the vote necessary to appear on a primary ballot, falling six votes shy—out of over 2,500 cast—of facing Baker in a primary election. Baker held 83 percent of the vote while Fisher garnered 14.765 percent. Fisher was ultimately allowed to run in the primary due to a court decision. Baker defeated Fisher in the Republican primary on September 9, 2014. Baker and lieutenant gubernatorial running mate Karyn Polito faced the Democratic ticket of Martha Coakley and Steve Kerrigan and three independent tickets in the general election. Running mate Baker announced Karyn Polito, a 2010 candidate for state treasurer and former state representative, as his running mate on December 3, 2013. Campaign themes At a campaign stop in Brockton on Oct. 8, 2013, Baker described an idea for a program resembling the Obama administration's “Race to the Top" initiative. Baker said that he wanted to draft a mutual consent contract that would improve strategic coordination between cities and the state to help cities set and achieve realistic goals. Polls General election All candidates: October 2014 Governor of Massachusetts 2014 Five-way race: October 2014 Poll Martha Coakley Charlie Baker Evan Falchuk Jeff McCormick Scott Lively Don't know/ Refused Margin of error Sample size WBUR October 22-25, 2014 40% 41% 4% 1% 2% 12% +/-4.4 494 UMass Lowell October 21-25, 2014 41% 45% 3% 2% 1% 8% +/-3.6 601 The Boston Globe October 19-21, 2014 37% 46% 3% 2% 2% 8% +/-4.9 400 WBUR October 15-18, 2014 42% 43% 1% 2% 1% 10% +/-4.4 501 The Boston Globe October 12-14, 2014 37% 39% 3% 2% 2% 17% +/-4.9 400 WBUR October 8-11, 2014 42% 39% 2% 2% 1% 14% +/-4.4 500 The Boston Globe October 5-7, 2014 39% 34% 3% 2% 2% 20% +/-4.9 400 WBUR October 1-4, 2014 41% 39% 2% 2% 1% 15% +/-4.4 504 UMass Amherst/WBZ September 26-October 2, 2014 48% 44% 2% 2% 2% 2% +/-5.5 414 AVERAGES 40.78% 41.11% 2.56% 1.89% 1.56% 11.78% +/-4.6 468.22 Note: The polls above may not reflect all polls that have been conducted in this race. Those displayed are a random sampling chosen by Ballotpedia staff. If you would like to nominate another poll for inclusion in the table, send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org. All candidates through September 2014 Governor of Massachusetts 2014 Five-way race: Through September 2014 Poll Martha Coakley Charlie Baker Evan Falchuk Jeff McCormick Scott Lively Don't know/ Refused Margin of error Sample size SocialSphere September 28-30, 2014 36% 39% 2% 1% 1% 21% +/-4.89 401 The Boston Globe September 25-28, 2014 43.8% 43.2% 2% 1.6% 0.4% 9% +/-4 500 WBUR September 24-27, 2014 41% 38% 1% 2% 1% 17% +/-4.4 503 The Boston Globe September 21-23, 2014 38% 40% 2% 2% 1% 18% +/-4.9 400 Western New England University Polling Institute September 20-28, 2014 43% 44% 2% 2% 1% 8% +/-4 598 UMass Amherst/WBZ September 19-23, 2014 46% 45% 2% 2% 2% 3% +/-4.4 600 WBUR September 16-21, 2014 43% 34% 2% 1% 1% 19% +/-4.4 502 AVERAGES 41.54% 40.46% 1.86% 1.66% 1.06% 13.57% +/-4.43 500.57 Note: The polls above may not reflect all polls that have been conducted in this race. Those displayed are a random sampling chosen by Ballotpedia staff. If you would like to nominate another poll for inclusion in the table, send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org. Governor of Massachusetts 2014 Four-way race Poll Martha Coakley Charlie Baker Evan Falchuk Jeff McCormick Don't know/ Refused Margin of error Sample size The Boston Globe July 13-15, 2014 38% 33% 1% 8% 19% +/-5 625 Western New England University Polling Institute March 31-April 7, 2014 54% 25% 3% 3% 15% +/-5 424 AVERAGES 46% 29% 2% 5.5% 17% +/-5 524.5 Note: The polls above may not reflect all polls that have been conducted in this race. Those displayed are a random sampling chosen by Ballotpedia staff. If you would like to nominate another poll for inclusion in the table, send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org. Major-party candidates Governor of Massachusetts 2014 - Coakley v. Baker Poll Martha Coakley Charlie Baker Independent/other Don't know/Refused Margin of error Sample size Emerson College Polling Society October 26-29, 2014 42% 48% 4% 6% +/-3.85 627 New York Times/CBS News/YouGov October 16-23, 2014 45% 41% 1% 13% +/-3 2,218 Greenberg Quinlan Rosner October 20-22, 2014 45% 44% 5% 5% +/-4 611 Rasmussen Reports October 13-14, 2014 46% 48% 2% 5% +/-3 980 New York Times/CBS News/YouGov September 20-October 1, 2014 47% 41% 1% 11% +/-2 2,389 Rasmussen Reports September 16-17, 2014 42% 42% 5% 10% +/-4 750 The Boston Globe September 14-16, 2014 39% 36% 6% 19% +/-4.9 407 WBUR September 11-14, 2014 44% 35% 15% 6% +/-4.4 504 AVERAGES 43.75% 41.88% 4.88% 9.38% +/-3.64 1,060.75 Note: The polls above may not reflect all polls that have been conducted in this race. Those displayed are a random sampling chosen by Ballotpedia staff. If you would like to nominate another poll for inclusion in the table, send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org. Primary and hypothetical polls Governor of Massachusetts 2014 Four-way race with Grossman Poll Steve Grossman Charlie Baker Evan Falchuk Jeff McCormick Don't know Refused Margin of error Sample size Western New England University Polling Institute March 31-April 7, 2014 38% 29% 4% 9% 19% 1% +/-5 424 Note: The polls above may not reflect all polls that have been conducted in this race. Those displayed are a random sampling chosen by Ballotpedia staff. If you would like to nominate another poll for inclusion in the table, send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org. Governor of Massachusetts 2014 Democratic Primary Poll Martha Coakley Steve Grossman Don Berwick Joe Avellone Dan Wolf Juliette Kayyem Undecided Margin of error Sample size Public Policy Polling (September 20-23, 2013) 57% 10% 6% 4% 3% 2% 17% +/-5.4 324 Note: The polls above may not reflect all polls that have been conducted in this race. Those displayed are a random sampling chosen by Ballotpedia staff. If you would like to nominate another poll for inclusion in the table, send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org. Governor of Massachusetts 2014 Democratic Primary Poll Martha Coakley Steve Grossman Don Berwick Don't know Margin of error Sample size University of Massachusetts-Lowell (August 25-31, 2014) 52% 20% 9% 19% +/-4.55 685 Suffolk University/Boston Herald (August 2014) 42.3% 30% 15.7% 12% +/-0 400 The Boston Globe (July 13-15, 2014) 46% 18% 5% 30% +/-5 347 AVERAGES 46.77% 22.67% 9.9% 20.33% +/-3.18 477.33 Note: The polls above may not reflect all polls that have been conducted in this race. Those displayed are a random sampling chosen by Ballotpedia staff. If you would like to nominate another poll for inclusion in the table, send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org. Governor of Massachusetts 2014 Hypothetical Match-up: Charlie Baker vs. Democratic Candidates Poll Charlie Baker Martha Coakley Steve Grossman Donald Berwick Juliette Kayyem Not sure Margin of error Sample size UMass-­Amherst Internet Poll of Massachusetts March 31-April 6, 2014 32% 0% 0% 0% 32% 36% +/-5.9 500 UMass-­Amherst Internet Poll of Massachusetts March 31-April 6, 2014 32% 0% 0% 29% 0% 37% +/-5.9 500 UMass-­Amherst Internet Poll of Massachusetts March 31-April 6, 2014 29% 0% 35% 0% 0% 36% +/-5.9 500 UMass-­Amherst Internet Poll of Massachusetts March 31-April 6, 2014 34% 45% 0% 0% 0% 21% +/-5.9 500 AVERAGES 31.75% 11.25% 8.75% 7.25% 8% 32.5% +/-5.9 500 Note: The polls above may not reflect all polls that have been conducted in this race. Those displayed are a random sampling chosen by Ballotpedia staff. If you would like to nominate another poll for inclusion in the table, send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org. **Due to the nature of the comparison, a placeholder figure of 0% is assigned to candidates not included in any given match-up round Governor of Massachusetts 2014 Hypothetical Match-ups - Republican Charlie Baker vs. Democratic candidates Poll Charlie Baker Martha Coakley Steve Grossman Not sure Margin of error Sample size January 2014 Special Edition Purple Poll Massachusetts Statewide January 21-23, 2014 35% 0% 34% 31% +/-4.4 500 January 2014 Special Edition Purple Poll Massachusetts Statewide January 21-23, 2014 36% 46% 0% 18% +/-4.4 500 AVERAGES 35.5% 23% 17% 24.5% +/-4.4 500 Note: The polls above may not reflect all polls that have been conducted in this race. Those displayed are a random sampling chosen by Ballotpedia staff. If you would like to nominate another poll for inclusion in the table, send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org. **Due to the nature of the comparison, a placeholder figure of 0% is assigned to candidates not included in any given match-up round Governor of Massachusetts 2014 Hypothetical Match-ups - Republican Mark Fisher vs. Democratic candidates Poll Mark Fisher Martha Coakley Steve Grossman Not sure Margin of error Sample size January 2014 Special Edition Purple Poll Massachusetts Statewide January 21-23, 2014 26% 0% 35% 38% +/-4.4 500 January 2014 Special Edition Purple Poll Massachusetts Statewide January 21-23, 2014 30% 50% 0% 20% +/-4.4 500 AVERAGES 28% 25% 17.5% 29% +/-4.4 500 Note: The polls above may not reflect all polls that have been conducted in this race. Those displayed are a random sampling chosen by Ballotpedia staff. If you would like to nominate another poll for inclusion in the table, send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org. **Due to the nature of the comparison, a placeholder figure of 0% is assigned to candidates not included in any given match-up round Governor of Massachusetts 2014 Hypothetical Match-ups - Republican Charlie Baker and Independents vs. Democratic candidates Poll Charlie Baker Jeff McCormick Evan Falchuk Martha Coakley Steve Grossman Don Berwick Juliette Kayyem Joe Avellone Another candidate Undecided/Refused/Won't vote Margin of error Sample size WBUR Poll: Governor's Race January 16-19, 2014 36% 8% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 13% 2% 39% +/-4.4 504 WBUR Poll: Governor's Race January 16-19, 2014 37% 7% 2% 0% 0% 0% 15% 0% 1% 38% +/-4.4 504 WBUR Poll: Governor's Race January 16-19, 2014 36% 8% 2% 0% 0% 13% 0% 0% 2% 40% +/-4.4 504 WBUR Poll: Governor's Race January 16-19, 2014 33% 5% 1% 0% 23% 0% 0% 0% 2% 36% +/-4.4 504 WBUR Poll: Governor's Race January 16-19, 2014 29% 3% 1% 39% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 26% +/-4.4 504 AVERAGES 34.2% 6.2% 1.6% 7.8% 4.6% 2.6% 3% 2.6% 1.8% 35.8% +/-4.4 504 Note: The polls above may not reflect all polls that have been conducted in this race. Those displayed are a random sampling chosen by Ballotpedia staff. If you would like to nominate another poll for inclusion in the table, send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org. **Due to the nature of the comparison, a placeholder figure of 0% is assigned to candidates not included in any given match-up round Governor of Massachusetts 2014 Hypothetical Match-ups - Republican Charlie Baker vs. Democratic candidates Poll Charlie Baker (R)* Martha Coakley Mike Capuano Don Berwick Steve Grossman Joe Avellone Not sure Margin of error Sample size Western New England University (October 1-7, 2013) 30% 0% 0% 0% 43% 0% 25% +/-5.0 431 Western New England University (October 1-7, 2013) 34% 54% 0% 0% 0% 0% 10% +/-5.0 431 Public Policy Poll (September 20-23, 2013) 40% 0% 0% 0% 0% 30% 30% +/-4.0 616 Public Policy Poll (September 20-23, 2013) 37% 0% 0% 0% 38% 0% 25% +/-4.0 616 Public Policy Poll (September 20-23, 2013) 38% 0% 0% 31% 0% 0% 31% +/-4.0 616 Public Policy Poll (September 20-23, 2013) 37% 0% 0% 42% 0% 0% 21% +/-4.0 616 Public Policy Poll (September 20-23, 2013) 38% 51% 0% 0% 0% 0% 11% +/-4.0 616 AVERAGES 36.29% 15% 0% 10.43% 11.57% 4.29% 21.86% +/-4.29 563.14 Note: The polls above may not reflect all polls that have been conducted in this race. Those displayed are a random sampling chosen by Ballotpedia staff. If you would like to nominate another poll for inclusion in the table, send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org. **Due to the nature of the comparison, a placeholder figure of 0% is assigned to candidates not included in any given match-up round Governor of Massachusetts 2014 Hypothetical Match-ups with Various Republican Candidates Poll Charlie Baker Evan Falchuk Jeff McCormick Martha Coakley Steve Grossman Juliette Kayyem Don Berwick Joe Avellone Undecided Margin of error Sample size The Boston Globe (May 29 - June 3, 2014) 36% 2% 9% 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 36% +/-4.0 602 The Boston Globe (May 29 - June 3, 2014) 37% 2% 9% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 35% +/-4.0 602 The Boston Globe (May 29 - June 3, 2014) 36% 2% 7% 0% 0% 20% 0% 0% 36% +/-4.0 602 The Boston Globe (May 29 - June 3, 2014) 32% 2% 8% 0% 26% 0% 0% 0% 31% +/-4.0 602 The Boston Globe (May 29 - June 3, 2014) 32% 2% 7% 37% 0% 0% 0% 0% 22% +/-4.0 602 AVERAGES 34.6% 2% 8% 7.4% 5.2% 4% 3.6% 3.4% 32% +/-4 602 Note: The polls above may not reflect all polls that have been conducted in this race. Those displayed are a random sampling chosen by Ballotpedia staff. If you would like to nominate another poll for inclusion in the table, send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org. **Due to the nature of the comparison, a placeholder figure of 0% is assigned to candidates not included in any given match-up round

2010

See also: Massachusetts gubernatorial election, 2010 and Gubernatorial elections, 2010

Baker lost to Deval Patrick (D) in the general election on November 2, 2010.

Massachusetts Gubernatorial/Lieutenant Gubernatorial, General Election, 2010
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Deval Patrick/Tim Murray Incumbent	48.5%	1,112,283
	Republican	Charles D. Baker/Richard R. Tisei	42.1%	964,866
	Independent	Tim Cahill/Paul Loscocco	8%	184,395
	Green	Jill E. Stein/Richard P. Purcell	1.4%	32,895
Total Votes				2,294,439
Election results via Massachusetts Secretary of State

Presidential preference

2020

See also: Presidential election in Massachusetts, 2020

Baker did not endorse a candidate in the 2020 presidential election.

2016

See also: Presidential election in Massachusetts, 2016

Baker endorsed Chris Christie (R) in the 2016 Republican presidential primary. He did not endorse a candidate in the general election.

Campaign donors

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Charles D. Baker campaign contribution history
Year	Office	Result	Contributions
2018	Massachusetts Governor/Lt. Governor*		$30,545,987
2014	Massachusetts Governor/Lt. Governor*		$10,046,479
2010	Massachusetts Governor/Lt. Governor		$20,149,582
Grand total raised			$60,742,048
Source: Follow the Money
*These funds represent a joint-ticket race with Karyn Polito.

2014

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Charles D. Baker Campaign Contributions
	2014 Massachusetts Governor/Lt. Governor
Total raised	$10,046,479
Total raised by opponents	$5,183,801 (Democratic)
Top 5 contributors	Massachusetts Republican Party	$1,210,104
	Baker, Charles D	$56,784
	Massachusetts Correction Officers Federated Union	$15,700
	Macdonald, Demarest Lloyd	$3,500
	Thurman, Edward	$3,000
Individuals	$7,622,125
Institutions	$1,258,271
In-state donations	$8,322,608
Out-of-state donations	$1,723,871

Noteworthy events

Stance on Syrian refugee resettlement (2015)

Main article: U.S. governors and their responses to Syrian refugees

Following the Paris terrorist attacks on November 13, 2015, in which members of the Islamic State (ISIS) killed at least 129 people and wounded more than 350, reports surfaced showing that one of the terrorists responsible for the attacks in Paris may have come to France posing as a Syrian refugee. Many governors issued statements of support or opposition to President Obama’s plan to allow 10,000 new Syrian refugees into the United States. Baker had conditional opposition to the resettlement of Syrian refugees in the state of Massachusetts. He said:

“	I’m not interested in accepting refugees from Syria. I would need to know a lot more than I know now before I would agree to do anything. ... My view on this is that the safety and security of the people of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is my highest priority...I’m always going to be at least willing to hear what the federal government has to say...Hearing what they have to say doesn’t mean saying yes.	”
—Gov. Charles D. Baker

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Personal

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Baker resides in Swampscott, Massachusetts, with his wife, Lauren. They have three children.

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Demographic data for Massachusetts
	Massachusetts	U.S.
Total population:	6,784,240	316,515,021
Land area (sq mi):	7,800	3,531,905
Race and ethnicity**
White:	79.6%	73.6%
Black/African American:	7.1%	12.6%
Asian:	6%	5.1%
Native American:	0.2%	0.8%
Pacific Islander:	0%	0.2%
Two or more:	2.9%	3%
Hispanic/Latino:	10.6%	17.1%
Education
High school graduation rate:	89.8%	86.7%
College graduation rate:	40.5%	29.8%
Income
Median household income:	$68,563	$53,889
Persons below poverty level:	13.1%	11.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2010-2015) Click here for more information on the 2020 census and here for more on its impact on the redistricting process in Massachusetts. **Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.

Presidential voting pattern

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Massachusetts voted for the Democratic candidate in all five presidential elections between 2000 and 2016.

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Preceded by Deval Patrick (D)	Governor of Massachusetts 2015-present	Succeeded by NA