Candidates & Open Seats

Every seat. Every race. 2026 through 2028.

The Republicans We’re Backing

The statewide candidates the Yarmouth RTC is standing behind in 2026 — on the ballot and by write-in.

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Mike Minogue — Republican candidate for Governor
Governor
Mike Minogue
Party-Endorsed · 70.4%
Former Abiomed CEO; political newcomer. Combat veteran and biotech executive who sold a heart-pump company to Johnson & Johnson.
Anne Brensley — Republican candidate for Secretary of State
Secretary of State
Anne Brensley
Write-In Candidate
Wayland Selectwoman and CEO of DevCo North America; Suffolk Law School graduate. Write in her name in the September 1 primary.
Mike Walsh — Republican write-in candidate for Attorney General
Attorney General
Mike Walsh
Write-In Candidate
Republican candidate for Attorney General running a write-in campaign in the September 1 primary. Write in his name to send him to the November ballot.
John Deaton — Republican candidate for U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate
John Deaton
Party-Endorsed
Trial attorney, U.S. Marine veteran, and cancer survivor challenging Sen. Ed Markey. Endorsed by MassGOP in November 2025.

2026 State & County Races — November

State primary September 1 · General election November 3

Three seats representing Yarmouth have no Republican on the ballot. It’s not too late — a write-in campaign can still put a name up. Could one of them be you?
State Rep · 1st Barnstable
Could This Be You?
Seat Open · No Republican Filed
Rep. Chris Flanagan (D) isn’t seeking re-election — two Democrats are running and zero Republicans have filed for this open seat. Run as a write-in — we want you →
State Rep · 2nd Barnstable
Could This Be You?
Unchallenged · No Republican Filed
Kip Diggs (D) has held this seat unchallenged since 2021, and no Republican has stepped up for 2026. He shouldn’t run unopposed again. Run as a write-in — we want you →
State Senate · Cape & Islands
Could This Be You?
Unchallenged · No Republican Filed
Julian Cyr (D) has held this seat since 2017 with no Republican on the ballot. The entire Cape delegation is one-party — that changes when we field candidates. Run as a write-in — we want you →
2 Seats · Republicans Running
County Commissioner
Barnstable County · 4-year term
Two seats open. Democratic incumbents Mark Forest and Sheila Lyons face Republican challengers Cynthia Stead (Dennis) and Ron Beaty (West Barnstable). Support them.
Looking Past 2026
Looking Ahead: 2028  →
Sheriff. Register of Deeds. State Committee Chair and Committeewoman. The seats we should already be recruiting for — on a dedicated page so this one stays focused on what’s actually on the 2026 ballot.

“C’mon guys — nobody is coming to save us. If we want candidates who actually fight for this town, we have to find them, support them, and put them on the ballot ourselves. That’s not somebody else’s job. That’s our job. That’s why this committee exists.”

— JERRY O’CONNELL, VICE CHAIR, YARMOUTH RTC

Ready to Run? Ready to Help?

Whether you want to run for office, volunteer on a campaign, or just learn more about what’s on the ballot — we want to hear from you. The Yarmouth RTC meets monthly and we are actively recruiting candidates for every open seat on this page.

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Last updated: July 19, 2026