Michael Minogue is a former CEO of medical device company Abiomed and longtime Republican donor entering the 2026 gubernatorial race as a political newcomer. A U.S. Army veteran, Minogue built significant wealth through his corporate career before selling Abiomed to Johnson & Johnson for $16.6 billion in 2022. He represents the wealthy business candidate in the Republican primary.
Minogue is a U.S. Army veteran who became CEO of Abiomed Inc., a Danvers-based medical device company manufacturing heart pumps. Under his leadership, the company was sold to Johnson & Johnson in 2022 for $16.6 billion. He has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to Republican candidates and causes nationwide. He launched his gubernatorial campaign in October 2025.