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Massachusetts Primary Election Results: Maura Healey Makes History as First Openly Gay Governor-Elect

Key Takeaways:

Maura Healey, the current Massachusetts Attorney General, has won the Democratic gubernatorial primary and will face Republican nominee Geoff Diehl in the general election.
If elected, Healey would become the first openly gay governor in the United States.
In the Democratic attorney general race, Andrea Campbell won the primary and will face Republican nominee Jay McMahon in the general election.

Maura Healey's Historic Victory:

Maura Healey's victory marks a significant milestone in American politics. If elected, she would become the first openly gay governor in the United States. Her victory is a testament to the progress that has been made in LGBTQ+ rights and representation in recent years. Healey's campaign focused on issues such as affordable housing, healthcare, and education. She has pledged to make Massachusetts a more equitable and just state for all residents.

Andrea Campbell's Victory in the Attorney General Race:

In the Democratic attorney general race, Andrea Campbell won the primary and will face Republican nominee Jay McMahon in the general election. Campbell is a former Boston city councilor and has pledged to prioritize criminal justice reform and protect the rights of all Massachusetts residents.

What's Next:

The general election will be held on November 8, 2022. Maura Healey and Andrea Campbell will be heavily favored to win their respective races. If elected, they would make history as the first women to serve as governor and attorney general of Massachusetts.

Additional Context and Sources:

* [Maura Healey Wins Democratic Primary for Massachusetts Governor](https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/06/us/politics/maura-healey-massachusetts-governor.html) * [Andrea Campbell Wins Democratic Primary for Massachusetts Attorney General](https://www.bostonherald.com/2022/09/06/andrea-campbell-wins-massachusetts-democratic-primary-for-attorney-general/) * [Jay McMahon Wins Republican Primary for Massachusetts Attorney General](https://apnews.com/article/massachusetts-elections-attorney-general-jay-mcmahon-wins-republican-primary-e9613d7c3c286c5d48c818021db31236)