Plymouth County, Massachusetts

District Attorney, Plymouth District

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

About this race

Republican incumbent Timothy Cruz 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. Cruz, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Timothy J. Cruz

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

National advocacy for victims and strategies against violent crime, child exploitation, and opioid addiction

Per the Massachusetts GOP announcement of his NDAA presidency.

Biography

Timothy J. Cruz is a Marshfield Republican and prosecutor serving as Plymouth County District Attorney since 2001, elected in 2002 and re-elected five times since, per his office biography. He began as a Plymouth County assistant district attorney in 1985, later ran his own Brockton law practice, and serves as president of the National District Attorneys Association through 2026, per the office biography and the Massachusetts GOP.

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Questions about this race

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

When is the District Attorney, Plymouth 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.

How do I see my exact Plymouth County ballot?

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Verify this race

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

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Also on your ballot

Plymouth County Treasurer Register of Probate, Plymouth County Massachusetts Senate, First Bristol and Plymouth District See all 26 Plymouth County races

Candidate profiles

Timothy J. Cruz, full profile Official Massachusetts election office