Healey has not drawn a formal primary challenge, while an independent candidate considering a run is mentioned.

A fall poll placed Healey among the nation’s more popular governors, with a solid approval rating.

The excerpt notes no additional substantive policy specifics beyond housing, energy costs, and opposition to federal policies.

Healey’s budget will be filed by late January amid expectations of tough fiscal times and broad departmental changes.

Campaigns and administration acknowledge a rough fiscal outlook for the upcoming budget as part of their approach.

The budget proposal filing by January 28 signals potential across-the-board changes in state programs.

In the Republican primary, three candidates are competing for traction amid varying poll support and a large share of likely voters still undecided.

A Democratic primary could occur later, with the statewide primary set for early fall and the general election in November.

Massachusetts Governor and Democrat incumbent launches a second-term bid, stressing lower costs and a stance against national policies associated with the Trump administration.

Her campaign video highlights achievements on energy bills, free community college, housing expansion, veterans services reform, MBTA improvements, health care cost controls, SNAP protections, renter-fee reforms, and tax relief.

Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, a former Salem mayor, will run with Healey as her running mate to continue their administration.

The story is developing, with updates planned as more details emerge.