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District Attorney, Berkshire District
Primary election
Berkshire District Attorney District, MAEnded 9/1/2026· Democratic Party
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What is Timothy J. Shugrue running for?
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Timothy J. Shugrue is the Berkshire County District Attorney. He moved to the Berkshires as a child and has remained in Berkshire County, raising his three children there with his wife Joann. Prior to becoming District Attorney, he served as an Assistant District Attorney in Hampden and Berkshire counties and then owned his own private law practice for over 28 years. He earned his bachelor's degree cum laude from the University of Massachusetts and his Juris Doctorate from Western New England College in 1986, and is the co-founder of the Berkshire Children's Advocacy Center.
Where does Timothy J. Shugrue stand on the issues?
Timothy J. Shugrue has a recorded position on four issues. Each is Civoren's summary of the campaign's own public material, with the source linked.
Immigration
MixedHas said he would not rule out cooperating with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and would consider notifying the agency of a defendant's immigration status in particularly violent cases.
“He said that he would take each case on an individual basis, but would not rule out working with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and would consider notifying the agency of the immigration status of defendants in particularly violent cases.”
berkshireeagle.comAs of August 2022
Law Enforcement & First Responders
SupportsTreats illegal firearms and drugs as an epidemic and is committed to addressing it, including vigorous prosecution of dangerous repeat offenders.
“Illegal firearms and drugs have become an epidemic in the United States. Through over 31 years as a practicing attorney, DA Shugrue has witnessed the effect that this epidemic has had on families, schools, business owners, mental health, homelessness and communities. DA Shugrue is committed to addressing this epidemic.”
berkshiredistrictattorney.comAs of August 2026
Mental Health
SupportsSupports establishing a separate mental-health court in Berkshire County and advocates 'well-thought-out diversion courts' that provide structured, wraparound services to help individuals with mental-health and substance-use needs find more productive lives.
“Both Shugrue and Harrington support starting a separate mental health court in Berkshire County. The court would hear cases that involve people with mental health issues.”
nepm.orgAs of September 2022
Substance Use Disorder & Opioid Crisis
SupportsShugrue supports reducing the stigma around addiction and investing in specialty courts and juvenile diversion programs, and wants offenders with substance use disorders directed into drug or alcohol treatment - with prosecution if they fail to comply.
“DA Shugrue is a proponent of reducing the stigma around addiction. The Berkshire DA's Office is invested in the thoughtful development of specialty courts and juvenile diversion programs.”
berkshiredistrictattorney.comAs of August 2026
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