2 candidates running to unseat Norfolk County DA Michael Morrissey in 2026

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2 candidates running to unseat Norfolk County DA Michael Morrissey in 2026
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District Attorney Michael Morrissey has faced criticism over his handling of the Karen Read case, and two Massachusetts lawyers have already entered the race…

District Attorney Michael Morrissey has faced criticism over his handling of the Karen Read case, and two Massachusetts lawyers have already entered the race for his position in two yearsIt may be two years away, but the race for district attorney in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, is already heating up.

Over the months, there have been continuous calls for Morrissey to step down as district attorney, and now, two people are vying to take his job in 2026. A former assistant district attorney in Suffolk County, MacLellan says he's been practicing law for 20 years. He says he's upset with how the Read and"They are examples of cases where there are clear problems with a lack of integrity and objectivity," he said.

Djuna Perkins, an attorney from Dedham with more than 30 years experience as a prosecutor and litigator, is also running for Morrissey's position.Perkins, who has also served as an assistant district attorney and assistant attorney general, is calling for a re-professionalization of the office and an unwavering commitment to do the job.

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