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District Attorney, Norfolk District

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Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The district attorney prosecutes crimes in the district's courts on behalf of the Commonwealth.

Djuna Elizabeth Perkins

Democratic

Dedham

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  • Pledges trauma-informed prosecution of crimes against vulnerable residents.
  • Proposes an Emerging Adult court for young offenders.
  • Supports expanding mental health co-response, veterans and drug courts.
  • Pledges to maintain a Conviction Integrity Unit.
  • Pledges an office staff that reflects the community's diversity.
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  1. Pledges trauma-informed prosecution of crimes against vulnerable residents.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 District Attorney Norfolk District

    Candidate 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.”
  2. Proposes an Emerging Adult court for young offenders.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 District Attorney Norfolk District

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

    “I would also prioritize the establishment of an Emerging Adult court”
  3. Supports expanding mental health co-response, veterans and drug courts.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 District Attorney Norfolk District

    Candidate 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”
  4. Pledges to maintain a Conviction Integrity Unit.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 District Attorney Norfolk District

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

    “maintain a Conviction Integrity Unit to review claims of unfair conviction”
  5. Pledges an office staff that reflects the community's diversity.

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 District Attorney Norfolk District

    Candidate 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”

Joseph Michael Pagliarulo

Unenrolled

Millis

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