Seth Aitken has filed to run for Bristol County District Attorney, per OCPF records.
Fall River, MA — July 7, 2025 - Seth Aitken of Swansea has officially opened a campaign committee for District Attorney in the Bristol District, according to public filings with the Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance (OCPF) posted Monday. The move enables Aitken to begin raising money and preparing a campaign for the county’s top law enforcement position.
Aitken is no stranger to the Bristol County legal and political landscape. He previously served as an Assistant District Attorney and, more recently, as the City Administrator in Fall River — a position he resigned from earlier this year under circumstances that have drawn scrutiny. According to multiple reports, Aitken’s departure followed what officials described as an internal, unofficial probe related to a potential conflict of interest involving the incorporation of private businesses allegedly connected to a city employee. City officials have declined to disclose further details, citing personnel privacy.
Though no formal campaign announcement has been made, Aitken’s filing has already sparked speculation. Some see his entry into the District Attorney’s race as a natural continuation of his legal career, while others view it as a strategic shift following a controversial and unresolved exit from public administration. Sources familiar with the matter have alleged that Aitken provided assistance to an EMS department employee in forming companies that may have overlapped with city business — though no criminal charges have been filed, and Aitken has not publicly commented on the matter.
Supporters of Aitken point to his prosecutorial background and experience navigating municipal governance. Critics, however, argue that his public record remains relatively thin, and that transparency will be a key issue in a race increasingly shaped by voters’ concerns about ethics and accountability in law enforcement.
The Bristol County District Attorney’s race is shaping up to be a closely watched contest, with criminal justice reform, public trust, and political legacy all in the balance. As Aitken’s campaign takes shape, observers will be looking for both a clear policy agenda — and a full accounting of his recent past.
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