Two candidates could become first out lesbians to win gubernatorial races
Two candidates who came out on top in the primary season in two gubernatorial elections — Maura Healey in Massachusetts and Tina Kotek in Oregon — could be on track to make history and become the first openly lesbian women elected as governor in the United States.
Healey, currently the Massachusetts attorney general, joined Kotek as a fellow Democratic gubernatorial nominee after winning in the primary Tuesday night in Massachusetts, becoming the overwhelming victor by securing 85.5 percent of the vote against State Sen.
Sonia Rosa Chang-Díaz. Following her primary victory, Healey issued a statement seeking to capitalize on the win and envisioned the way forward into the general election in November, pledging to “run a campaign for everyone.” “I got into this race because I believe in Massachusetts,” Healey said. “We have the best people, innovation and know-how in the world.
As governor, I want to harness that potential, bring people together and build a state where every person and every business can thrive.” Whether or not both Healey and Kotek win in November remains to be seen.
