Franklin County, Massachusetts

Franklin County Sheriff (to fill a vacancy)

One candidate is tracked for Franklin County Sheriff (to fill a vacancy) on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lori M. Streeter. Candidate information follows official Franklin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Sheriff Christopher Donelan retired in early 2025 before the end of his six-year term, and Governor Maura Healey appointed Lori Streeter as interim sheriff in February 2025; the 2026 contest fills the remaining two years of the term, per the Greenfield Recorder. Streeter is the only certified candidate in either party.

What this office does

Sheriff. The sheriff runs the county's law enforcement agency, operates the county jail, provides courthouse security and serves court papers such as warrants, subpoenas and evictions. In many counties the sheriff's office is the primary police force for areas outside city limits. The sheriff hires deputies and manages the office's budget within what the county board approves.

This race. Six-year term. Every voter in Franklin County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Lori M. Streeter, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Lori M. Streeter

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Advocates for evidence-based rehabilitation and mental-health/substance-abuse treatment
Led development of the Franklin County Community Justice Support Center and Re-Entry Center to reduce recidivism

Biography

Lori M. Streeter is Franklin County's interim sheriff, appointed in February 2025 after 11 years as the jail's superintendent and 35 years with the office, per the sheriff's office and the Greenfield Recorder. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Franklin County Sheriff (to fill a vacancy) in 2026?

When is the Franklin County Sheriff (to fill a vacancy) 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 Franklin 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.

Verify this race

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

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7 tracked races in Franklin County, Massachusetts. Landed here from another county's search? Look up your own ballot below.

Also on your ballot

Massachusetts Senate, Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin and Hampshire District Massachusetts Senate, Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester District Massachusetts House, 1st Franklin District See all 7 Franklin County races

Candidate profiles

Lori M. Streeter, full profile Official Massachusetts election office