Andrea Joy Campbell, a Democrat, is running for reelection as Massachusetts attorney general in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. She faces Republican Michael C. Walsh. The race will appear on Newton voters' ballots.

Campbell has served as attorney general since 2023, according to BallotReady. She said on her campaign website that she was the first Black woman and first woman of color elected to statewide office in Massachusetts when she won the seat in 2022.

Candidate information

Party: Democratic

Hometown: Boston, Massachusetts. Campbell said she was born and raised in the Roxbury and South End neighborhoods of Boston.

Education: High school diploma, Boston Latin School; bachelor's degree in sociology, Princeton University, 2004; law degree, UCLA School of Law, 2009.

Campbell said she was the first in her family to go to college and law school.

Experience and public service

Campbell has held elected office and worked in law and government. According to BallotReady, her experience includes:

  • Staff attorney, The Edlaw Project, 2010–2011
  • Associate, Proskauer Rose LLP, 2010–2012
  • Interim general counsel, Metropolitan Area Planning Council, 2013
  • Deputy legal counsel, Office of Governor Deval L. Patrick, 2013–2014
  • Boston City Council member, District 4, 2016–2021
  • Boston City Council president, 2018–2020
  • Candidate for mayor of Boston, 2021
  • Massachusetts attorney general, 2023–present

Campbell said on her campaign website that in 2015 she became the first woman to represent District 4 on the Boston City Council, defeating a long-time incumbent. She said she was unanimously elected city council president in 2018, becoming the first Black woman to hold the title.

Campbell said she sponsored Boston’s adoption of the Community Preservation Act while serving on the City Council. The state law predates her council service; Boston voters approved local participation in 2016. The program supports affordable housing, historic preservation, and parks and open space.

On the issues

The following positions are Campbell's own statements from her campaign website and BallotReady.

Reproductive rights: Campbell said reproductive freedom is a fundamental right. She said she has gone to court to protect access to abortion care, stood up to Trump's attacks on providers and ensured Massachusetts remains a safe haven for reproductive care.

Environment and climate: Campbell said she has fought polluters, stood up to Trump's attacks on climate protections and worked to make sure families are not gouged by utility companies.

Criminal justice and public safety: Campbell said she is focused on fighting for the next generation and expanding opportunity for every child. She also said she is defending freedoms against Trump-era rollbacks that threaten fundamental rights.

Taxes and budget: Campbell said she is working to make life more affordable by putting money directly back into people's pockets.

The attorney general can enforce applicable laws, represent the state and pursue litigation within the office’s authority. Changes to taxes, public benefits or school funding generally require legislation and budget decisions; the attorney general cannot enact them alone.

Sources: Public campaign materials, published candidate profiles and the public records linked above. Policy statements are attributed to the candidate; funding or implementation details are included where available.

The Newton Record did not receive a direct questionnaire response from the candidate and does not endorse candidates.