Berkshire County, Massachusetts

District Attorney, Berkshire District

One candidate is tracked for District Attorney, Berkshire District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Timothy J. Shugrue. Candidate information follows official Berkshire County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Incumbent Timothy Shugrue is unopposed in September and November, per GBH.

What this office does

District attorney or prosecutor. The district attorney is the chief prosecutor for the county or judicial district. The office decides which criminal charges to file, negotiates pleas, tries cases and, in many states, advises county government or handles child support and juvenile matters. The office sets local charging and diversion policies within state law.

This race. The sitting officeholder, Timothy J. Shugrue, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Timothy J. Shugrue

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Timothy J. Shugrue is a Pittsfield-based prosecutor serving as Berkshire District Attorney since January 2023, per his office biography. He worked as an assistant district attorney in Hampden and Berkshire counties from 1986 to 1994, specializing in child abuse prosecutions, then ran his own private law practice for over 28 years, per the office biography. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the certified ballot is the only verifiable source for Timothy J. Shugrue.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for District Attorney, Berkshire District in 2026?

When is the District Attorney, Berkshire District election in Massachusetts?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Massachusetts are on the Massachusetts election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate roster from official Berkshire County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Timothy J. Shugrue, full profile Official Massachusetts election office