Republican Candidate
Shawn Oliver
Lt Governor
Profile
Shawn Oliver is a Massachusetts politician currently serving as a New Bedford Ward 3 City Councilor and running as a Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts in the September 1, 2026 primary.
Political Career & 2026 Campaign
- Gubernatorial Running Mate: He is running alongside Republican gubernatorial candidate Brian Shortsleeve.
- Local Office: He was first elected to the New Bedford City Council in 2022 and ran unopposed for his second term.
- Party Switch: He joined the Republican Party in August 2025 after previously being unenrolled.