District Attorneys

As countless stories from right here in Massachusetts and around the country have shown, a District Attorney has a lot of power. Too often, DAs have used that power in favor of mass incarceration and the attendant racial and economic disparities. From overcharging to lobbying against criminal justice reform, DAs have proven themselves to be an obstacle.

But DAs get away with much of what they do because no one is paying attention. Recent elections and public education campaigns have elevated DA races in the public mind and showed the possibilities of what a progressive DA can do. And with a landmark criminal justice reform bill now on the books in Massachusetts, it’s important to have DAs who support implementing the law — and pushing for bolder reforms as well.

Progressive Mass has been working with a coalition of progressive allies around the Commonwealth called Justice for Massachusetts to elect progressive DAs and hold them accountable to their promises.

Berkshire County

Incumbent DA Paul Caccaviello, appointed after the resignation of DA David Capeless, faces a challenge from progressive reformer Andrea Harrington and Judith Knight.

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Middlesex County

Incumbent DA Marian Ryan faces a challenge from progressive reformer Donna Patalano.

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Plymouth County

Conservative Republican DA Tim Cruz faces a challenge from progressive reformer John Bradley.

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Suffolk County

DA Dan Conley retired, creating an open primary for the Suffolk County DA race.

Suffolk County includes Boston, Chelsea, Revere, and Winthrop.