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Norfolk County, Massachusetts

Norfolk County Commissioner

One candidate is tracked for Norfolk County Commissioner on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Peter Hugh Collins. Candidate information follows official Norfolk County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

One seat on the three-member commission is up in 2026; the sitting commissioner is the only certified candidate in either party, per the official county roster and certified lists.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

This race. The sitting officeholder, Peter Hugh Collins, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Peter Hugh Collins

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Peter Hugh Collins of Milton is the dean of the Norfolk County Commission and owns a workers'-compensation law practice, having practiced law in Quincy for 36 years, per the Norfolk County website. He is also president of the Massachusetts Association of County Commissioners. No campaign website was found as of September 6, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Norfolk County Commissioner in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Norfolk County Commissioner on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Peter Hugh Collins. Candidate information follows official Norfolk County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Norfolk County Commissioner 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 Norfolk 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 Norfolk County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

Cross-check with the official Massachusetts election office, or see the full Norfolk County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

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Register of Probate, Norfolk CountyMassachusetts Senate, Bristol and Norfolk DistrictMassachusetts Senate, First Plymouth and Norfolk DistrictSee all 35 Norfolk County races
Candidate profiles
Peter Hugh Collins, full profileOfficial Massachusetts election office