Paul F. Tucker
Democratic · MA · Essex County District Attorney
Incumbent Essex County District Attorney, former state representative and Salem police chief, attorney, public-safety instructor, and 2026 Democratic candidate for reelection.
Where Paul F. Tucker stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Safety and Crime Control (2 records)
Campaign finance information not available
Track record
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 2 support
Tucker spent 17 years as captain of Salem Police's Criminal Investigation Division before becoming chief.
January 1, 2009Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: mass.gov · researched July 19, 2026
Tucker began as a Salem patrol officer in 1983 and rose to police chief in 2009 during a law-enforcement career spanning more than 30 years.
January 1, 1983Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: mass.gov · researched July 19, 2026
Track record — General
General · 3 records
As a legislator, Tucker served as Education Committee vice chair and sponsored the Student Opportunity Act.
December 31, 2022
Source: mass.gov · researched July 19, 2026
Tucker was elected Essex County District Attorney in 2022.
November 8, 2022
Source: mass.gov · researched July 19, 2026
Tucker served as a Massachusetts state representative from 2015 through 2022.
January 7, 2015
Source: malegislature.gov · researched July 19, 2026
Race Paul F. Tucker is in:
- Eastern District Attorney · November 3, 2026 · Essex County, Massachusetts · incumbent
Profile last researched July 19, 2026.