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2026 Massachusetts Governor General Election
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What the Massachusetts governor does
Massachusetts' governor is the Commonwealth's chief executive, signs or vetoes legislation, proposes a budget, appoints officials, and directs executive agencies.
Shared authority: The governor shares authority with the General Court, independently elected offices, courts, municipalities, and the federal government. An event during an administration is not automatically the governor's personal action.
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