Maura Healey's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 23, 2025

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Maura Healey. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Maura Tracy Healey is the 73rd and current governor of Massachusetts, serving since 2023. As a member of the Democratic Party, Healey previously held the position of Massachusetts Attorney General from 2015 to 2023. She was elected as governor in 2022, marking a significant milestone in her political career. Her background as a lawyer and Attorney General has shaped her approach to leadership in Massachusetts.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2007: Chief of the Civil Rights Division

In 2007, Maura Healey was hired by Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley and served as chief of the Civil Rights Division, where she spearheaded the state's challenge to the federal Defense of Marriage Act, and led the winning arguments for Massachusetts in the country's first lawsuit striking down the law.

September 9, 2014: Won Democratic Primary

On September 9, 2014, Maura Healey won the Democratic primary by 126,420 votes, defeating former State Senator Warren Tolman, 62.4% to 37.6%.

2014: First Openly Lesbian Attorney General

In 2014, Maura Healey became the first openly lesbian woman elected attorney general of a U.S. state and the first openly LGBTQ person elected to statewide office in Massachusetts.

2014: Defeated Warren Tolman and John Miller

In 2014, Maura Healey defeated Warren Tolman in the Democratic primary and John Miller in the general election for attorney general.

November 6, 2018: Reelected Massachusetts Attorney General

On November 6, 2018, Maura Healey was reelected as the Massachusetts Attorney General, defeating Republican nominee James McMahon with 69.9% of the vote.

2018: Re-elected Attorney General

In 2018, Maura Healey was re-elected as Attorney General.

September 6, 2022: Won Democratic Primary Election

On September 6, 2022, Maura Healey won the Democratic primary election after Sonia Chang-Díaz withdrew from the primary and was endorsed by Kamala Harris, Elizabeth Warren, and Ed Markey.