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Andrea Joy Campbell

Democratic · MA · Attorney General of Massachusetts

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Andrea Joy Campbell has been Massachusetts Attorney General since 2023 and earlier was President of the Boston City Council. Her office has focused on consumer protection and has joined many lawsuits against the federal government.

Where Andrea Joy Campbell stands, based on their records

Supports

AI Regulation (1 record), Healthcare Affordability (1 record), Environment and Public Health (3 records),

Track record

Track record — AI Regulation

AI Regulation · 1 support
  • Issued an advisory saying state consumer protection, anti-discrimination, and data security laws apply to artificial intelligence systems.

    April 16, 2024Supports AI Regulation

    Source: mass.gov

Track record — Healthcare Affordability

Healthcare Affordability · 1 support
  • Sued insulin makers Eli Lilly, Sanofi, and Novo Nordisk and three drug-benefit companies over alleged unfair insulin pricing.

    January 14, 2025Supports Healthcare Affordability

    Source: mass.gov

Track record — Environment and Public Health

Environment and Public Health · 3 support
  • Testified before the EPA against its plan to repeal the 2009 finding that greenhouse gases endanger public health.

    August 19, 2025Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: mass.gov

  • Her office secured the first $155,000 in payments into the state's new Environmental Justice Trust through court settlements.

    January 27, 2025Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: mass.gov

  • Filed a bill with Rep. Brandy Fluker Oakley and Sen. Adam Gomez to create an Environmental Justice Trust funding projects in communities hurt by pollution.

    September 27, 2023Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: mass.gov

Track record — Labor Rights

Labor Rights · 2 support
  • Cited Swissport more than $3.1 million, including back pay, for violating the rights of its workers at Logan Airport.

    April 22, 2025Supports Labor Rights

    Source: mass.gov

  • Settled her office's lawsuit against Uber and Lyft. The deal set a $32.50 hourly minimum pay for drivers and required $175 million in payments, mostly to drivers.

    June 27, 2024Supports Labor Rights

    Source: mass.gov

Track record — Anti-Corruption

Anti-Corruption · 5 support
  • Her office secured guilty pleas from former Methuen Police Chief Joseph Solomon to 17 charges, including perjury and illegal hiring of officers.

    September 18, 2026Supports Anti-Corruption

    Source: mass.gov

  • Her office authorized the State Auditor to sue the Legislature for audit documents under a May 2026 court order, and agreed to appoint a special lawyer for the case.

    May 12, 2026Supports Anti-Corruption

    Source: mass.gov

  • Her office secured guilty pleas from former state Sen. Dean Tran for stealing a firearm from an elderly constituent and misleading investigators.

    June 2, 2025Supports Anti-Corruption

    Source: mass.gov

  • Her office reached campaign finance settlements with state Sen. Ryan Fattman, Register of Probate Stephanie Fattman, and Republican committees over illegal contributions.

    October 24, 2023Supports Anti-Corruption

    Source: mass.gov

  • Her office got former state Sen. Dean Tran indicted on two state ethics law charges for using Senate staff to campaign for him on state time.

    September 29, 2023Supports Anti-Corruption

    Source: mass.gov

Track record — Immigration

Immigration · 2 support
  • Joined 21 states and D.C. in suing to block a new federal public charge rule that lets officials deny green cards for using public benefits.

    September 14, 2026Supports Immigration

    Source: mass.gov

  • Joined 17 other states in suing to block President Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship.

    January 21, 2025Supports Immigration

    Source: mass.gov

Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control

Public Safety and Crime Control · 4 support
  • Created a Justice Review Unit in her office to review innocence claims and possible wrongful convictions.

    April 24, 2025Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

    Source: mass.gov

  • As chair of the state Victim and Witness Assistance Board, pushed for $20 million in state funding to keep victim services running after federal cuts.

    January 18, 2024Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

    Source: mass.gov

  • Co-authored the ordinance creating Boston's Office of Police Accountability and Transparency, including a civilian review board. Mayor Marty Walsh signed it into law.

    January 4, 2021Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

    Source: boston.gov

  • Filed, with Councilors Julia Mejia and Ricardo Arroyo, an ordinance to create a civilian review board with subpoena power to investigate complaints against Boston police.

    July 29, 2020Supports Public Safety and Crime Control

    Source: boston.com

Track record — Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties

Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties · 1 support
  • Co-sponsored, with Councilor Ricardo Arroyo, an ordinance limiting Boston police use of tear gas, pepper spray, and rubber bullets on crowds. Acting Mayor Kim Janey signed it.

    May 13, 2021Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties

    Source: boston.com

Track record — Gun Control

Gun Control · 2 support
  • Joined 16 attorneys general in suing the ATF over its plan to give out thousands of forced reset triggers, devices that make guns fire like machine guns.

    June 9, 2025Supports Gun Control

    Source: mass.gov

  • Created a Gun Violence Prevention Unit in her office to enforce state gun laws and defend them in court.

    November 16, 2023Supports Gun Control

    Source: mass.gov

Track record — Women's Reproductive Rights

Women's Reproductive Rights · 2 support
  • Filed a petition with the FDA, with three other states, asking it to remove restrictions on the abortion pill mifepristone.

    June 5, 2025Supports Women's Reproductive Rights

    Source: mass.gov

  • Launched a free Abortion Legal Hotline with Reproductive Equity Now, the ACLU of Massachusetts, and law firms to give legal advice to patients and providers.

    January 30, 2023Supports Women's Reproductive Rights

    Source: mass.gov

Track record — Data Privacy

Data Privacy · 1 support
  • Joined a $52 million multistate settlement with Marriott over a data breach that exposed more than 130 million guest records.

    October 9, 2024Supports Data Privacy

    Source: mass.gov

Track record — Civil Rights

Civil Rights · 3 support
  • Co-led 25 states in suing the U.S. Postal Service over a rule claiming power to regulate mail voting.

    August 26, 2026Supports Civil Rights

    Source: mass.gov

  • Joined 17 other states in suing to block President Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship.

    January 21, 2025Supports Civil Rights

    Source: mass.gov

  • Sued the neo-Nazi group NSC-131 and two of its leaders for civil rights violations, including disrupting LGBTQ+ events and targeting migrant shelters.

    December 7, 2023Supports Civil Rights

    Source: mass.gov

Track record — Corporate Accountability

Corporate Accountability · 15 support
  • Joined 39 states and the federal government in a settlement of nearly $385 million with Abbott Laboratories over contaminated infant formula.

    September 17, 2026Supports Corporate Accountability

    Source: mass.gov

  • Joined a bipartisan group of states in a $17.1 billion settlement with Meta over social media harms to young people, with required design changes.

    August 26, 2026Supports Corporate Accountability

    Source: mass.gov

  • Issued the state's first consumer protection rules for assisted living homes, covering false service claims, improper fees, and unlawful evictions.

    June 22, 2026Supports Corporate Accountability

    Source: mass.gov

  • Sued UnitedHealthcare, alleging it made its MassHealth senior plan members look sicker to collect at least $100 million more from the state.

    May 29, 2026Supports Corporate Accountability

    Source: mass.gov

  • Reached a $10 million settlement with the former owners of Springfield Gardens over poor conditions in 62 mostly low-income apartment buildings.

    September 2, 2025Supports Corporate Accountability

    Source: mass.gov

  • Adopted state rules banning hidden junk fees, requiring businesses to show the total price up front and make it easy to cancel subscriptions.

    March 3, 2025Supports Corporate Accountability

    Source: mass.gov

  • Sued insulin makers Eli Lilly, Sanofi, and Novo Nordisk and three drug-benefit companies over alleged unfair insulin pricing.

    January 14, 2025Supports Corporate Accountability

    Source: mass.gov

  • Joined a $52 million multistate settlement with Marriott over a data breach that exposed more than 130 million guest records.

    October 9, 2024Supports Corporate Accountability

    Source: mass.gov

  • Sued TikTok, alleging it designed its app to be addictive and harmful to young users and misled the public about safety.

    October 8, 2024Supports Corporate Accountability

    Source: mass.gov

  • Reached a $600 million settlement with major tobacco companies for the state, the largest resolution for her office in recent history.

    August 12, 2024Supports Corporate Accountability

    Source: mass.gov

  • Settled her office's lawsuit against Uber and Lyft. The deal set a $32.50 hourly minimum pay for drivers and required $175 million in payments, mostly to drivers.

    June 27, 2024Supports Corporate Accountability

    Source: mass.gov

  • Announced a $350 million national settlement with marketing firm Publicis Health over its opioid work for Purdue Pharma, with about $8 million for Massachusetts.

    February 1, 2024Supports Corporate Accountability

    Source: mass.gov

  • Joined 52 attorneys general in a $700 million settlement with Google over its Play Store practices that limited consumer choice.

    December 19, 2023Supports Corporate Accountability

    Source: mass.gov

  • Sued Meta and Instagram, alleging they designed their apps to addict young users and hid the harm from the public.

    October 24, 2023Supports Corporate Accountability

    Source: mass.gov

  • Joined the U.S. Justice Department in suing to block JetBlue's purchase of Spirit Airlines as anticompetitive and costly for travelers.

    March 7, 2023Supports Corporate Accountability

    Source: mass.gov

Track record — General

General · 24 records
  • Joined 25 states in a second lawsuit challenging President Trump's higher tariffs on imports from more than 80 countries.

    August 3, 2026

    Source: mass.gov

  • Appointed Theresa Wilson to the State Ethics Commission.

    June 17, 2026

    Source: mass.gov

  • Endorsed state Sen. Will Brownsberger for reelection.

    June 11, 2026

    Source: thecrimson.com

  • Won a federal court ruling, with 23 other states, striking down a new round of President Trump's tariffs.

    May 8, 2026

    Source: mass.gov

  • Received the endorsement of the Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of Massachusetts for reelection.

    April 28, 2026

    Source: plannedparenthoodaction.org

  • Selected Marisol Garcia as the state's Child Advocate, jointly with Gov. Healey and Auditor DiZoglio.

    April 27, 2026

    Source: mass.gov

  • Sued nine towns, including Marblehead, Tewksbury, and Winthrop, for not complying with the MBTA Communities housing law.

    January 29, 2026

    Source: mass.gov

    Also on this bill

    • January 8, 2025 · Won a state Supreme Judicial Court ruling in her lawsuit against Milton, which held that towns must comply with the MBTA Communities housing law. (General)
    • February 27, 2024 · Sued the Town of Milton for refusing to comply with the MBTA Communities Law, which requires multifamily housing zoning near transit. (General)
  • Appointed Carrie Benedon to the Cannabis Control Commission, jointly with Gov. Healey and Treasurer Goldberg.

    November 7, 2025

    Source: mass.gov

  • Co-led 22 attorneys general in suing the U.S. Agriculture Department for suspending SNAP food benefits during the federal shutdown.

    October 28, 2025

    Source: mass.gov

  • Endorsed U.S. Sen. Ed Markey for reelection.

    October 23, 2025

    Source: edmarkey.com

  • Testified before Democratic members of Congress about state attorneys general's lawsuits against the Trump administration.

    June 23, 2025

    Source: mass.gov

  • Joined 13 attorneys general in suing to challenge Elon Musk's power over the federal government through the Department of Government Efficiency.

    February 13, 2025

    Source: mass.gov

  • Co-led 21 attorneys general in suing to stop the Trump administration's cuts to NIH funding for university medical research.

    February 10, 2025

    Source: mass.gov

  • Filed the STUDY Act with state lawmakers, a bill to ban student cell phone use during the school day.

    January 17, 2025

    Source: mass.gov

  • Won a state Supreme Judicial Court ruling in her lawsuit against Milton, which held that towns must comply with the MBTA Communities housing law.

    January 8, 2025

    Source: mass.gov

    Also on this bill

    • January 29, 2026 · Sued nine towns, including Marblehead, Tewksbury, and Winthrop, for not complying with the MBTA Communities housing law. (General)
    • February 27, 2024 · Sued the Town of Milton for refusing to comply with the MBTA Communities Law, which requires multifamily housing zoning near transit. (General)
  • Created a Housing Affordability Unit in her office to expand affordable and multifamily housing, and named Esme Caramello to lead it.

    May 28, 2024

    Source: mass.gov

  • Sued the Town of Milton for refusing to comply with the MBTA Communities Law, which requires multifamily housing zoning near transit.

    February 27, 2024

    Source: mass.gov

    Also on this bill

    • January 29, 2026 · Sued nine towns, including Marblehead, Tewksbury, and Winthrop, for not complying with the MBTA Communities housing law. (General)
    • January 8, 2025 · Won a state Supreme Judicial Court ruling in her lawsuit against Milton, which held that towns must comply with the MBTA Communities housing law. (General)
  • Her office told State Auditor Diana DiZoglio that, under the law at the time, the auditor had no power to audit the Legislature without its consent.

    November 2, 2023

    Source: mass.gov

  • Was elected Massachusetts Attorney General, defeating Republican Jay McMahon. She became the first Black woman elected to the office.

    November 8, 2022

    Source: wbur.org

  • Voted against Boston's $3.67 billion city operating budget and its $1.3 billion school budget. Both passed 10-2.

    June 30, 2021

    Source: dotnews.com

  • Voted against Boston's 2021 city operating budget, saying it did not do enough to shift police spending. It passed 8-5.

    June 24, 2020

    Source: boston.com

  • Became president of the Boston City Council, the first Black woman to hold the post since the council's founding in 1909.

    February 27, 2018

    Source: bostonmagazine.com

  • Was one of two Boston city councilors to vote against a council resolution opposing Question 2, the 2016 ballot question to expand charter schools. It passed 11-2.

    August 3, 2016

    Source: bostonglobe.com

  • Won the Boston City Council District 4 seat, defeating 32-year incumbent Charles Yancey with about 61 percent of the vote.

    November 3, 2015

    Source: dotnews.com

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