Djuna Elizabeth Perkins
Candidate for District Attorney, Norfolk District
Background
- Lives in
- Dedham
- Campaign website
- djunaperkins.com
Attorney who served ten years as an assistant district attorney and assistant attorney general, followed by twenty years in private practice.
Documented positions
Public safety
Pledges trauma-informed prosecution of crimes against vulnerable residents.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 District Attorney Norfolk DistrictCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Empowering victims of these crimes through increased community engagement and trauma-informed investigations and prosecutions will be my first priority.”
Health & human services
Supports expanding mental health co-response, veterans and drug courts.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 District Attorney Norfolk DistrictCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“expand mental health co-response programs, veterans and drug courts, and to establish a restorative justice program”
Government & transparency
Pledges an office staff that reflects the community's diversity.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 District Attorney Norfolk DistrictCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I will ensure that the staff of the District Attorney's office reflects the diversity of the community we serve”
Courts & justice
Proposes an Emerging Adult court for young offenders.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 District Attorney Norfolk DistrictCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I would also prioritize the establishment of an Emerging Adult court”
Pledges to maintain a Conviction Integrity Unit.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 District Attorney Norfolk DistrictCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“maintain a Conviction Integrity Unit to review claims of unfair conviction”
All sources (4)
- 2026 State Election Candidates
Election filing · Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Elections Division · sec.state.ma.us
- 2026 State Election Candidates (Norfolk County offices and districts)
Election filing · Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Elections Division · sec.state.ma.us
- Djuna Perkins for District Attorney
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Djuna Perkins · djunaperkins.com
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 District Attorney Norfolk District
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
Positions are summarized from the sources listed and are not inferred from party affiliation. Items marked “Provided by” were published by the candidate's verified campaign or party office under our campaign content standards. See something wrong? Use the Report link beside it, or contact us.