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Kevin R. Hayden

Democratic · Massachusetts · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for District Attorney, Suffolk District, Massachusetts

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Experience and independent application of the law, per the Dorchester Reporter via WBUR
  • A Public Integrity Unit for police misconduct allegations, per the Dorchester Reporter via WBUR
  • Direct engagement with communities across Suffolk County, per the Dorchester Reporter via WBUR
Biography

Kevin R. Hayden serves as Suffolk County District Attorney, per his campaign site. During his tenure he has added civil rights prosecutors to address hate-based crimes and emphasized community engagement and restorative justice initiatives, per his campaign site.

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