‘Optics’ of Massachusetts Governor’s Nomination of Former Romantic Partner To State’s Highest Court Surfaces At Confirmation Hearing, But No Hard Questions

A nominee for the state's highest court got only one question about being the former romantic partner of Governor Maura Healey during a hearing before the Massachusetts Governor's Council on Wednesday.

No one directly asked Gabrielle Wolohojian, 63, who has been a member of the Massachusetts Appeals Court for 16 years, about her long domestic partnership with the governor. Two mentioned what they called the "optics" of the nomination.