1998 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
The 1998 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1998. Acting Governor Paul Cellucci was elected to his first term as Governor of Massachusetts.
Republican primary
Governor
Candidates
- Paul Cellucci, acting Governor
- Joe Malone, Massachusetts Treasurer and Receiver-General
Campaign
The race between Cellucci and Malone was acrimonious, with each candidate accusing the other of committing ethical violations.Results
On September 16, Cellucci defeated Malone to win his party's nomination.Lieutenant governor
Candidates
- Janet E. Jeghelian, radio host
- Jane Swift, Secretary of Consumer Affairs
Declined
- Charlie Baker, Secretary of Administration and Finance
- Ralph C. Martin II, Suffolk County District Attorney
Democratic primary
Governor
Candidates
- Brian J. Donnelly, former U.S. Representative and United States Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago
- Scott Harshbarger, Massachusetts Attorney General
- Patricia McGovern, State Senator from Lawrence
Withdrew
- Joseph Kennedy II, U.S. Representative for Massachusetts's 8th congressional district
Lieutenant governor
Candidates
- Dorothy Kelly Gay, Governor's Councilor from Somerville
- Warren Tolman, State Senator from Watertown