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Maura Healey
Maura Healey (D) is the 73rd governor of Massachusetts.
Associations:
Massachusetts Democratic Party
MassEquality
Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund
SEIU Local 509
party
Democrat
jurisdiction
Massachusetts
service dates
January 2023 – Present
gender
Female
Personal Moments
1992
Graduation from Harvard University
Healey earned her bachelor's degree in government from Harvard University.
1998
Admission to the Massachusetts Bar
Healey was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar and began her career as a litigator.
2007
Prosecutor in the Attorney General's Office
Healey began working as a prosecutor in the Attorney General's Office of Massachusetts, focusing on fraud and public corruption cases.
2014
Election as Attorney General
Healey was elected as the Attorney General of Massachusetts, becoming the first openly gay attorney general in the United States.
Campaign History
2014
Campaign for Attorney General
Healey announced her candidacy for Attorney General of Massachusetts and won the Democratic primary and general election.
2018
Re-election as Attorney General
Healey was re-elected as Attorney General of Massachusetts, defeating Republican candidate Jay McMahon.
2022
Campaign for Governor
Healey made a run for Governor of Massachusetts in the 2022 election and won the election.
Position on Key Issues
Climate Change and Clean Energy
Healey has been a strong advocate for addressing climate change and reducing carbon emissions in Massachusetts. She has worked to promote clean energy and expand renewable energy sources in the state, and has taken legal action against fossil fuel companies for their role in contributing to climate change.
Affordable and Abundant Housing
Healey has been a vocal supporter of increasing affordable housing options in Massachusetts. She has worked to hold landlords accountable for unsafe and unsanitary living conditions, and has advocated for more funding for affordable housing programs.
High-Quality Education
Healey has emphasized the importance of providing high-quality education to all students in Massachusetts. She has worked to address inequities in the state's education system and promote access to early childhood education and vocational training programs.
Key Issues:
Climate Change and Clean Energy
Affordable and Abundant Housing
High-Quality Education