Seth Thomas Aitken

Aitken supports sales tax relief for Massachusetts families and frames himself as an advocate for fiscal responsibility, criticizing his opponent for voting against a state sales tax reduction.

“Aitken, a strong advocate for fiscal responsibility and public safety, stated that this vote highlights a broader contrast in priorities between the two candidates. ... Aitken emphasized that lowering the sales tax would help ease the burden on working families, small business owners, and seniors on fixed incomes.”

aitken4da.com·As of April 2026

Pledges a team of financial investigators and prosecutors to pursue public corruption in local government and those who defraud local businesses and the elderly; has also called for more transparency in the DA's office.

“Seth will create a skilled team of financial investigators and prosecutors to dig into public corruption in local government and pursue anyone seeking to defraud our businesses and the elderly.”

aitken4da.com·As of August 2026

Favors enforcing immigration laws and having the district attorney collaborate with federal authorities and share information with the public, arguing the office should not 'turn a blind eye' to any crime; at the same time expresses sensitivity to the struggles of people who come to the U.S. without authorization.

“Aitken said he's "sensitive" to the struggles of people who come to the U.S. without authorization to support their families, but "it's still a crime," he said. … Aitken said Quinn has been "silent" on immigration. While these matters are mainly handled by federal authorities, Aitken said the district attorney should be collaborating with those authorities and sharing information with the public.”

newbedfordlight.org·As of August 2025

Supports Bristol County police and pledges to foster partnerships with state and federal agencies and boost local capacity for in-depth investigations to curb drugs, guns, gangs and violence.

“Seth will support our police by fostering new partnerships with state and federal agencies and boosting local capacity for in-depth investigations to curb drugs, guns, gangs, and violence in our neighborhoods”

aitken4da.com·As of August 2026

Pledges a proactive District Attorney's Office that restores public safety by increasing personnel, resources and training to aggressively prosecute cases and hold criminals accountable.

“Seth will increase the personnel, resources, and training necessary to aggressively prosecute cases and hold criminals accountable.”

aitken4da.com·As of August 2026

Supports a two-pronged approach to the opioid crisis: targeting drug dealers and criminal organizations to 'hit hard on where opioids are coming in,' while also supporting recovery courts and diversion initiatives to help people who get into trouble because of addiction.

“He said he supports targeting drug dealers and criminal organizations to "hit hard on where opioids are coming in," but he also supports recovery court and diversion initiatives to help people who get into trouble because of an addiction.”

newbedfordlight.org·As of August 2025