July 20, 2026 · Boston, MA
Massachusetts Correction Union Endorses David Solet
MCOFU endorses David Solet for Middlesex District Attorney, citing his experience, support for correction officers, and commitment to public safety.
The Reading Observer reports that the Massachusetts Correction Officers Federated Union (MCOFU), the designated union for nearly 3,000 employees of the state Department of Correction, has endorsed David Solet for Middlesex District Attorney.
The coverage points to David’s 24 years of prosecutorial experience, his work alongside public-safety professionals, and his commitment to supporting correction officers facing violence and contraband smuggling inside state facilities.
MCOFU President Kevin Flanagan said the endorsement reflects the union’s confidence in David’s approach to public safety: “Dave has the backbone to hold offenders accountable.” David said the support is meaningful because “These people know my work.”
The article also outlines David’s public-safety priorities, including disrupting illegal gun trafficking, protecting older adults from financial exploitation, addressing emerging technology-enabled crime, and strengthening the legal tools prosecutors need to protect communities. Read the full Reading Observer report for the complete announcement.