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District Attorney, Bristol District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The district attorney prosecutes crimes in the district's courts on behalf of the Commonwealth.
Public safety
Seth Thomas AitkenRepublican
- Pledges more staff and training to prosecute cases aggressively.
- Supports new police partnerships with state and federal agencies.
Christopher Matthew MarkeyDemocratic
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Seth Thomas AitkenRepublican
No documented position found.
Christopher Matthew MarkeyDemocratic
- Proposes hiring a forensic psychologist to guide diversion.
Government & transparency
Seth Thomas AitkenRepublican
- Proposes a financial investigations team targeting public corruption.
Christopher Matthew MarkeyDemocratic
- Pledges to publish recidivism and diversion outcomes online.
Courts & justice
Seth Thomas AitkenRepublican
- Proposes more training and support for District Court prosecutors.
- Supports expanding alternative courts and diversion for veterans.
Christopher Matthew MarkeyDemocratic
- Proposes a digital forensics lab in each district court.
- Supports pre-arraignment diversion for non-violent young people.
- Pledges no pretrial publicity in high-profile cases.
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