Essex County, Massachusetts

District Attorney, Eastern District (Essex)

One candidate is tracked for District Attorney, Eastern District (Essex) on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Paul F. Tucker. Candidate information follows official Essex County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Incumbent Paul Tucker 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, Paul F. Tucker, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

Massachusetts › Essex County › District Attorney, Eastern District (Essex)

Paul F. Tucker

DemocraticIncumbent

Biography

Paul F. Tucker is a career Salem law enforcement officer and prosecutor serving as Essex County District Attorney since 2023, per the office's official pages. He rose from Salem patrol officer in 1983 to chief of the Salem Police Department in 2009, earned his law degree at night, and represented the 7th Essex district in the Massachusetts House from 2014 to 2022, per Salem Patch and The Salem News. No campaign website was found as of September 9, 2026; the certified ballot is the only verifiable source for Paul F. Tucker.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for District Attorney, Eastern District (Essex) in 2026?

When is the District Attorney, Eastern District (Essex) 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.

How do I see my exact Essex County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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Candidate roster from official Essex County and state election office filings, last verified October 3, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Massachusetts Senate, First Essex District Massachusetts Senate, First Essex and Middlesex District Massachusetts Senate, Second Essex District See all 27 Essex County races

Candidate profiles

Paul F. Tucker, full profile Official Massachusetts election office