Mike Minogue, the Republican candidate for governor in Massachusetts, has announced that his campaign currently holds more cash than incumbent Democratic Governor Maura Healey. As of January 31, 2024, Minogue’s campaign reports having raised a total of $8,538,804 since he declared his candidacy in October 2023. His campaign finances indicate that he has approximately $5,633,389 in cash on hand, surpassing Healey’s funds by nearly $1 million.
The latest figures show that the Healey campaign has $4,712,738 available, while her running mate, Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, reports $1,744,959 in cash on hand. Minogue’s fundraising success is highlighted in a recent press release, where he stated, “Massachusetts voters are tired of being ignored while costs rise and government refuses to account for how their money is spent. This support shows voters want a new kind of governor who will deliver real accountability, make life more affordable, create opportunity, and keep our communities safe.”
The Republican field also includes other candidates, with Mike Kennealy ending January with $1,567,652 in cash and Brian Shortsleeve reporting $686,351.
Rally Cancelled Amid Severe Weather
In a separate development, a planned rally in Boston, led by a group of fifth-grade students, has been cancelled due to severe winter weather affecting New England. The event, organized by the Boston Workers Circle, a nonprofit focused on arts and education for Jewish children, was intended to be a Solidarity Protest for Immigrant Justice. The city is forecast to receive up to eight inches of snow, with temperatures expected to drop to single digits and wind chills potentially reaching 10 to 30 degrees below zero.
The students were set to join members of the activist group Neighbors United for a Better East Boston (NUBE) in a demonstration outside the State House. Their aim was to urge court officials and law enforcement to end their cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in and around Massachusetts courthouses.
The Boston Workers Circle emphasized the risks faced by immigrants attending court appointments, describing the situation as a “pipeline to ICE detention.” They stated, “These practices have led to the perception that court appearances are being used as a ‘deportation trap,’ making it less likely for immigrants to seek help or participate in any kind of legal process.”
The groups had planned to use the event to express their perspectives on immigrant justice through songs and chants, showcasing the students’ beliefs and experiences. The cancellation reflects the challenges posed by winter weather in the region, as organizers prioritize the safety of participants.
