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Sheriff, Franklin County

Lori M. Streeter

Candidate for Sheriff, Franklin County

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Lives in
Greenfield

Franklin County sheriff since her appointment by Gov. Maura Healey on the retirement of Sheriff Christopher Donelan; has worked at the sheriff's office since 1985, as superintendent and special sheriff since 2014.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports outside review of the office's budget practices.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 Sheriff Franklin County

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “The only way to ensure transparency is seek and/or welcome review of our budgetary practices.”
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Public safety

  • Pledges to follow the Lunn ruling on ICE civil detainers.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 Sheriff Franklin County

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “My position is to adhere to the guidelines set forth by the Governor and in adherence the 2017 case "Lunn vs. Commonwealth".”
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Health & human services

  • Supports continuing treatment, re-entry and vocational programs.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 Sheriff Franklin County

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “I will continue to support those programs, re-entry services, and continue to provide opportunities through vocational programming”
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Lori M. Streeter for Sheriff, Franklin County, Massachusetts · The Gist