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Linda G. Champion

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What is Linda G. Champion running for?

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Most recent race
District Attorney, Suffolk District

Linda G. Champion is an attorney, law professor, and community advocate running for Suffolk County District Attorney. The daughter of a South Korean immigrant mother and an African American father who is a Vietnam War veteran, she moved to Boston at 17 and experienced homelessness while finishing school. She graduated from Suffolk University and Suffolk Law School (2001) and later taught law for 13 years, including as an adjunct professor at New England Law | Boston. She served as an Assistant District Attorney in Suffolk County, where she handled thousands of cases and supervised prosecutors, and worked as Assistant General Counsel for the Massachusetts Workers' Compensation Trust Fund. She previously ran for Suffolk District Attorney in 2018.

Where does Linda G. Champion stand on the issues?

Linda G. Champion has a recorded position on five issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.

  • Criminal Justice Reform

    Supports

    Champion supports 'smart justice': violent offenders should face serious consequences, while lower-level non-violent offenders should have opportunities for rehabilitation through accountability, alternatives to incarceration, mental health diversion, and youth diversion programs.

    “Not every case should be treated the same. Linda believes violent offenders should face serious consequences, while lower-level, non-violent offenders should have opportunities to become productive members of society through accountability and rehabilitation when appropriate.”

    lindachampion.comAs of August 2026

  • Elder & Senior Protection

    Supports

    Champion prioritizes prosecuting elder abuse, financial scams, identity theft, and caregiver exploitation, and supports legislation to make financial exploitation of seniors a felony.

    “I've drafted and will submit a proposed law aimed at making such exploitation a felony under the Commonwealth's laws.”

    lindachampion.comAs of August 2026

  • Public Safety

    Supports

    Champion supports prosecuting violent crime, reducing gun violence, and holding repeat violent offenders accountable, working closely with local police and building community partnerships to prevent crime.

    “Reducing gun violence; Holding repeat violent offenders accountable; Working closely with local police; Community partnerships that prevent crime before it happens.”

    lindachampion.comAs of August 2026

  • Rule of Law & Impartial Justice

    Supports

    Champion pledges fair and impartial prosecutions, ethical leadership, transparency, equal justice under the law, and accountability to restore public confidence in the justice system.

    “The public deserves confidence in its justice system. Fair and impartial prosecutions; Ethical leadership; Transparency; Equal justice under the law; Building trust through accountability.”

    lindachampion.comAs of August 2026

  • Sexual Violence & Survivor Support

    Supports

    Champion prioritizes prosecution of sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse, and human trafficking, with strong victim advocacy and trauma-informed prosecution, and supports legislation to extend the statute of limitations for aggravated sexual assault and protect survivors' privacy.

    “I will ensure that Suffolk County has a District Attorney who is focused on sexual assault cases and providing the necessary resources to bring predators to justice.”

    lindachampion.comAs of August 2026

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Past Elections

Past Campaign

District Attorney, Suffolk District

Primary election

Suffolk District Attorney District, MAEnded 9/1/2026· Democratic Party

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