Executive privilege: Where the fight for number 2 stands…

By Matt Szafranski

SPRINGFIELD—The exit of Governor Charlie Baker blew up the race for the commonwealth’s top job. Three top Democrats had been pursuing their party’s nomination throughout 2021. However, the race for their running mate, that is lieutenant governor, also drew early interest in the low-key gig.

The office had no GOP takers as Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito would have sought reelection had Baker done so. She, like Baker, is retiring and not seeking his job. Acton Representative Tami Gouveia…