Rachael Rollins files to run again for Suffolk DA — 3 years after resigning as U.S. Attorney

Rachael Rollins, who resigned under pressure as U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts in 2023, has indicated she's planning to run again for Suffolk County District Attorney.

Rollins, a Democrat, pulled papers Wednesday to potentially run for the office, Secretary of State William Galvin's office confirmed. She previously served as Suffolk DA from 2019 until 2022, when she was named U.S. Attorney.

The move to take back her old job comes less than three years after federal investigators accused her of ethics violations and "abuse of her power."

Rollins resigned after just under a year-and-a-half in office.

She did not immediately return a request for an interview Wednesday evening.

Rollins on Tuesday had fueled speculation that she planned to run again, with a social media post that said, "Major announcement coming tomorrow." Her X handle is @DARollins.

Kevin Hayden is currently the Suffolk County DA.