Maura Healey's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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Maura Healey

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

Maura Tracy Healey is the current governor of Massachusetts, serving since 2023. As a Democrat, she previously held the position of Massachusetts Attorney General from 2015 to 2023. Her election as governor in 2022 marked a significant moment in her political career.

September 9, 2014: Won Democratic Primary for Attorney General

On September 9, 2014, Maura Healey won the Democratic primary for attorney general, defeating Warren Tolman.

2014: First Openly Lesbian Woman Elected 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 in Primary

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

2015: Massachusetts Attorney General

In 2015, Maura Healey became the Attorney General of Massachusetts, a position she held until 2023.

November 6, 2018: Re-elected as Massachusetts Attorney General

On November 6, 2018, Maura Healey was re-elected as Massachusetts Attorney General.

2018: Reelected as Attorney General

In 2018, Maura Healey was reelected as the Attorney General of Massachusetts.

2021: Announced Resolution Against Sackler Family and Purdue Pharma

In 2021, Maura Healey announced a resolution against the Sackler family and Purdue Pharma, requiring a payment of more than $4.3 billion for prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts.

September 6, 2022: Won Democratic Primary Election

On September 6, 2022, Maura Healey won the Democratic primary election for governor of Massachusetts.

November 8, 2022: Elected Governor of Massachusetts

On November 8, 2022, Maura Healey was elected governor of Massachusetts, making her the nation's first openly lesbian governor.

2022: First Woman Elected Governor of Massachusetts

In 2022, Maura Healey became the first woman elected governor of Massachusetts.

2022: Election as Governor of Massachusetts

In 2022, Maura Healey was elected as the governor of Massachusetts.

January 5, 2023: Inauguration as Governor

On January 5, 2023, Maura Healey was inaugurated as the governor of Massachusetts.

2023: 73rd Governor of Massachusetts

In 2023, Maura Healey began her term as the 73rd governor of Massachusetts.