Massachusetts Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Minogue has stated he would not take a paycheck if elected on November 3, 2026, but can the state legally withhold his pay?
Massachusetts General Law on Executive Compensation
Massachusetts General Law Chapter 6, Section 1, requires the Commonwealth to issue a paycheck to the governor.
The current governor receives a base salary of $243,493, plus $65,000 for housing and other compensation, for a total annual compensation of $308,493. The governor’s salary is tied to state wage and median household income adjustments under a 2017 state law…