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Gov. Healey and her pick for the Supreme Judicial Court

13 min

Governor Maura Healey’s pick for the SJC, Judge Gabrielle Wolohojian, has an impressive judicial record, having served as an appeals court justice for 16 years. However, one piece of her background has been a sticking point through the confirmation process – she was at one point a long-term romantic partner of Gov. Healey.

Governor Maura Healey’s pick to fill the vacant seat on the state's Supreme Judicial Court could be confirmed as soon as Wednesday. Judge Gabrielle Wolohojian has an impressive judicial record, having served as an appeals court justice for 16 years. However, one piece of her background has been a sticking point through the confirmation process – the fact that she was at one point a long-term romantic partner of Gov. Healey. WBUR State House Reporter Walter Wuthmann joins The Common to discuss Judge Wolohojian's background and if confirmed, what her ties to the governor mean for the state's highest court. Greater Boston’s daily podcast where news and culture meet.