"Massachusetts Governor's Controversial Nomination: Former Romantic Partner Tapped for State's Highest Court"

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has nominated former romantic partner and appeals court judge Gabrielle R. Wolohojian to the state's highest court, the Supreme Judicial Court. Healey defended the nomination, stating that Wolohojian is highly qualified and received unanimous recommendation from the Supreme Judicial Nominating Commission. Critics, including the Massachusetts Republican Party, have called the nomination inappropriate, citing the past relationship between Healey and Wolohojian. Wolohojian, if approved, would fill the seat vacated by Justice David Lowy.