Two recently released polls shed light on what the state’s electorate contends should be Gov. Maura Healey’s priorities, and the probability she’ll be around for another four years to see them through.
The results of a Mass Opportunity Alliance survey indicated that 32% of those polled believe reducing housing costs is the most important issue they want gubernatorial candidates to address. Reducing taxes (21%) and economic development (14%) rounded out the respondents’ main concerns.
While housing is a major focus for younger respondents — 47% of Gen Z, contrasted with only 24% of Baby Boomers — taxes are a priority across the generational divide. Around one fourth of Gen Z (23%), Gen X (24%) and Baby Boomers (22%) all say reducing taxes is a top election issue for the 2026 gubernatorial race…