As a prosecutor
David has handled cases involving homicide, sexual assault, child exploitation, narcotics trafficking, public corruption, and organized crime.
2026 Middlesex DA Primary
David Solet vs. Marian Ryan
On September 1, Middlesex County Democrats will choose a nominee for District Attorney. David Solet is running to bring experienced prosecution, modern investigative leadership, and a victims-first approach to the office.
A message from the Solet campaign
This race is about the direction of the Middlesex DA's Office.
The Democratic primary ballot lists Marian T. Ryan, the current District Attorney, and David Marc Solet, a former Assistant District Attorney. This is David's campaign page, and it explains why he believes Middlesex County needs a new direction.
Cold-case leadership
As Chief of the Cold Case Homicide Unit, David led patient, evidence-driven work for families who had waited years for answers.
Prosecutor of the Year
David was recognized for the preparation, persistence, and care that difficult Middlesex County cases require.
The case for David
Experience should mean more than a job title.
The next District Attorney will make decisions that affect victims' families, neighborhoods, law enforcement partners, people accused of crimes, and the public's confidence in the justice system. David believes the office needs a leader who has done the detailed work, faced difficult evidence, and understands what families need when a case is at its hardest.
David spent 24 years as a prosecutor in Middlesex County. His work has included murders, sexual assaults, child exploitation, narcotics trafficking, public corruption, organized crime, digital evidence, and cold cases. He has worked in courtrooms, alongside investigators, with victim-witness staff, and with families looking for answers. That experience is the basis for his campaign, not a slogan.
Leadership in this office is not about promising easy outcomes. It is about making disciplined decisions, preparing cases thoroughly, communicating honestly, and recognizing when the law needs to work better for the people it serves. David is running because he believes Middlesex County can expect more urgency, more follow-through, and more practical leadership from its District Attorney.
What David will bring to the office
The District Attorney does not work in the abstract. The job shapes how serious cases are reviewed, how victims are treated, how resources are used, and how the office responds when communities need action.
Serious work on illegal guns
David will build focused capacity to identify the networks moving illegal guns into local communities and hold traffickers accountable.
A stronger commitment to victims
Victims and survivors deserve clear communication, respectful preparation, and an office that follows through when their cases demand sustained work.
Modern investigative judgment
David will bring practical experience with DNA, digital evidence, prevention, and conviction integrity to the office's daily decisions.
These priorities come from the work David has already done. His cold-case record reflects the patience required when an investigation has gone quiet. His experience with cyber protection and digital evidence reflects the reality that crime and proof have changed. His work on conviction integrity reflects a straightforward principle: public safety is strongest when prosecutors pursue the facts carefully and get cases right.
David also believes that a District Attorney must be willing to speak up when a legal gap leaves people unprotected. That means advocating for stronger tools against illegal gun trafficking, better protection for victims and survivors, and workable laws that help prosecutors address serious public-safety threats while respecting the rights that make the justice system legitimate.
Read David's full platformWhat voters should consider
The decision is larger than one campaign season.
A District Attorney leads a countywide office that touches every part of the criminal justice system. Voters should look for a candidate with a clear record, a specific plan, and the judgment to turn both into responsible leadership.
Look at the work a candidate has actually done.
District Attorneys set priorities, but they also lead prosecutors who make consequential decisions every day. David's campaign asks voters to consider whether a candidate has handled serious cases, evaluated complicated evidence, worked with families, and led when a case required patience rather than headlines. David's 24 years in prosecution include each of those responsibilities.
Look for a practical plan, not broad promises.
Public safety has to be specific. David's campaign is focused on stopping illegal gun trafficking, supporting victims and survivors, improving prevention, using modern evidence responsibly, and strengthening conviction integrity. Those commitments describe where the office should invest its attention and how it should be accountable to the communities it serves.
Look for leadership that understands both safety and fairness.
A good District Attorney must act decisively when the evidence is strong and have the discipline to keep asking questions when it is not. David's record in cold cases, courtroom work, and conviction integrity reflects that balance. He believes communities are safer when cases are built carefully, victims are not left behind, and prosecutors treat the truth as their obligation.
Look for someone prepared to lead from the first day.
The office cannot pause while a new leader learns how courts, investigators, victim-witness services, and case review work. David has spent his career inside that work. He is running to bring that preparation to the whole office, with the urgency and accountability Middlesex County deserves.
September 1 primary
Make a plan to vote, then stay involved.
The Massachusetts state primary is Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The ballot gives Middlesex County Democrats a direct choice for District Attorney. Voters can confirm their registration, voting location, and ballot information through the state's election resources.
David's campaign is asking voters to consider what they want from the office over the next term: a leader who understands the daily demands of prosecution, who will stand with victims and survivors, and who will bring fresh focus to the public-safety problems affecting communities across Middlesex County.
The campaign welcomes residents who want to learn more, share the message with neighbors, volunteer, or contribute. Every conversation matters in a countywide primary, especially when the office at stake has such a direct impact on safety, fairness, and public trust.
Frequently asked questions
Who is running for Middlesex District Attorney?
The Democratic primary ballot for the Northern District lists incumbent Marian T. Ryan and David Marc Solet for District Attorney. This page is paid for by The Solet Committee and presents David's campaign for the office.
When is the Middlesex District Attorney primary?
The Massachusetts state primary is Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Voters can confirm their local ballot, polling place, and voting options through the Massachusetts Elections Division.
Why is David Solet running?
David is running because he believes Middlesex County needs a District Attorney with deep courtroom experience, modern investigative leadership, a stronger commitment to victims and survivors, and the resolve to pursue practical public-safety reforms.
Where can I learn more about David's positions?
Read David's platform for the issues he will prioritize, explore his cold-case record, or contact the campaign to get involved.
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