Murphy is supposedly expected to formally offer the position to Helmy on Thursday and announce the decision Friday, the Globe reported. Helmy, 44, served as Murphy’s chief of staff for almost five years, becoming among the most powerful non-elected officials in the state’s politics, the outlet reported. ...

Helmy reportedly emerged as the Senate seat’s front-runner after First Lady Tammy Murphy declined the opportunity following her dropping out of the running prior to the Democratic primary.