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Veteran and Ex-Abiomed CEO Mike Minogue Enters Massachusetts Governor’s Race

His launch spotlights national fundraising ties alongside Abiomed controversies.

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Abiomed, Inc., CEO Michael Minogue speaks at company headquarters about the AbioCor artificial heart Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2006, in Danvers, Mass. The Food and Drug Administration granted Abiomed Inc., a humanitarian exemption on Tuesday, allowing it to sell the AbioCor devices. The hearts would be used only in patients who are close to death and have no other treatment options.
Michael Minogue at a gala in 2018.

Overview

  • Minogue announced his Republican bid Wednesday with a video pledging to be “a new kind of governor” and arguing one-party control is failing working families.
  • The Hamilton Republican joins Mike Kennealy and Brian Shortsleeve in a three-way primary to face Democratic Gov. Maura Healey in 2026.
  • A West Point graduate and Bronze Star recipient, Minogue led Danvers-based Abiomed for 19 years after earlier work at GE HealthCare.
  • His campaign says he will prioritize affordability through tax relief, economic growth and expanded parental options in education.
  • Federal filings show he gave more than $400,000 to the RNC in February and hosted a 2024 Gloucester fundraiser headlined by JD Vance, as Democrats tie him to President Trump and highlight Abiomed’s $3.1 million 2018 kickback settlement and last year’s heart-pump recall tied to 129 serious injuries and 49 deaths.