Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn III said Tuesday he will not seek reelection for a fourth term.
“It has been a great honor and privilege to serve the citizens of Bristol County,” Quinn wrote in a statement.
Quinn was first appointed chief prosecutor for the county that includes New Bedford and Fall River in 2015 by then-Gov. Deval Patrick when predecessor Sam Sutter left to serve as Fall River mayor. Quinn had served for years as an assistant district attorney.
“Born and raised in Bristol County, this community has always been more than the place I worked, it is my home,” Quinn wrote. “I have tried to be a District Attorney who listened, who respected differing perspectives, and who worked to ensure that justice was administered thoughtfully and fairly to all.”
Quinn also clarified in his statement that he would “remain fully committed to carrying out the responsibilities of this office,” for the remainder of his tenure.
It does not appear any Democrats have entered the race to replace Quinn in the September primary.
Quinn is now the second DA in the commonwealth to announce that they would not run for reelection. Last week, Norfolk County DA Michael Morrissey shared that he would not seek reelection.
