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Term
2 years
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2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A governor's councillor is one of eight elected members who vote to confirm the governor's judicial nominations, pardons and commutations.

Francis T. Crimmins, Jr.

Republican

Stoughton

The gist

No documented position found.

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Tamisha L. CivilCandidate photo via League of Women Voters VOTE411

Tamisha L. Civil

DemocraticIncumbent

Stoughton

The gist

  • Supports weighing nominees' integrity, temperament and fairness
  • Pledges to seek broad community input on nominees
More about Tamisha
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  1. Supports weighing nominees' integrity, temperament and fairness

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 Governor's Councillor Second District

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

    “whether that individual has demonstrated the integrity, judgment, temperament, and commitment to fairness necessary to serve the people of Massachusetts.”
  2. Pledges to seek broad community input on nominees

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: 2026 Governor's Councillor Second District

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

    “I would seek input from constituents, legal professionals, community leaders, advocacy organizations, victims' advocates, and others”

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