Alan Leventhal, a former United States ambassador to Denmark, is contemplating working for governor of Massachusetts, marking one other potential challenger to first-term Democrat Gov. Maura Healey, based on a number of sources who spoke to the Herald.
Two Republicans, Mike Kennealy and Brian Shortsleeve, have already jumped into the 2026 race for governor. A Democrat, legal justice advocate Andrea James, has additionally filed paperwork to run for governor, and has began to boost and spend cash, state information present.
However it’s unclear if the 73-year-old Leventhal would run for governor as an unbiased or Democrat if he does decide to launching a marketing campaign.
“Alan Leventhal is talking to a lot of people. He’s disappointed in the lack of leadership in the state and city,” stated George Regan, a public relations government who runs Regan Communications Group. “Alan loves this state and city, and is looking to help.”
Former President Joe Biden nominated Leventhal to be U.S. ambassador to Denmark in 2022, and he was credentialed in July 2022. He served as ambassador till January, when President Donald Trump took workplace.
Earlier than serving within the diplomatic put up, he was the chairman and CEO of Beacon Capital Companions, an actual property firm.
Leventhal earned his Bachelor’s diploma in economics from Northwestern College and a grasp of enterprise administration from Dartmouth School.
The previous ambassador has donated to Republicans and Democrats alike, most lately shuttling $1,000 in July to state Rep. Steven Xiarhos, a West Barnstable Republican, based on state information.
Leventhal has additionally donated to Boston Mayor Michelle Wu — most lately handing her $1,000 in 2021 — and former Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, state marketing campaign finance information exhibits.
Federal marketing campaign finance information present he contributed $5,000 in April to A New Path PAC, which has given money to Democrats working for Congress.
He additionally donated $2,500 in March to Maggie Goodlander, a Democrat who efficiently ran for the U.S. Home in New Hampshire, information present.
Healey stated earlier this 12 months that she plans to run for a second time period.
Kennealy, a former cupboard secretary below Gov. Charlie Baker, launched his marketing campaign for governor in April. Shortsleeve, a enterprise capitalist and former MBTA official, jumped into the race in Could.
Joe Dwinell contributed reporting.
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