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Jim Barakat

Democratic · Massachusetts · 2026

Jim Barakat is a public defender from Braintree, per WBZ-TV, which reported he has raised little campaign money because of ethics rules that restrict public employees running for office.

Priorities

Reduce reliance on incarceration, per WBZ-TV
A fresh look at contested prosecutions, per WBZ-TV
Independence from donor influence, per WBZ-TV

On the ballot

District Attorney, Norfolk District · Massachusetts · 2026

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