The Ballot Brief
Franklin County, Massachusetts

District Attorney, Northwestern District

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One candidate is tracked for District Attorney, Northwestern District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David E. Sullivan. Candidate information follows official Franklin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Incumbent David Sullivan is unopposed in September and November, per GBH. The district covers Franklin and Hampshire counties and part of Worcester County.

David E. Sullivan

Democratic · Incumbent

David E. Sullivan is an Easthampton attorney serving as Northwestern District Attorney, the chief law enforcement officer for Hampshire and Franklin counties and the town of Athol, since 2011, per his office biography. He was chief administrator of the Hampshire Probate and Family Court and spent 16 years in private practice before his election, per the office biography; he co-founded the Children's Advocacy Center of Franklin County and North Quabbin.

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Candidate roster from official Franklin County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified 2026-09-02. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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