Gary Edward Gagnon
Independent
Granby
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Sheriff, Franklin County
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- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The sheriff runs the county jail and house of correction.
Election to fill a vacancy: Lori M. Streeter was appointed sheriff by Governor Maura Healey on the retirement of Sheriff Christopher Donelan.
Jon J. Hall
Unenrolled
Northfield
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Lori M. Streeter
DemocraticIncumbent
Greenfield
The gist
- Pledges to follow the Lunn ruling on ICE civil detainers.
- Supports continuing treatment, re-entry and vocational programs.
- Supports outside review of the office's budget practices.
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Pledges to follow the Lunn ruling on ICE civil detainers.
VOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 Sheriff Franklin CountyCandidate 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".”
Supports continuing treatment, re-entry and vocational programs.
VOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 Sheriff Franklin CountyCandidate 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”
Supports outside review of the office's budget practices.
VOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 Sheriff Franklin CountyCandidate 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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