Plymouth County Register of Probate

1 candidate · General election, November 3, 2026

What this office does

Heads the registry of the county's probate court, the office that keeps its records and handles filings such as wills, estates and guardianships. In Massachusetts it is a 6-year term. In New Hampshire the office has had almost no duties since a 2011 court reorganization.

Candidates

Matthew Joseph McDonough

Democrat · $46K raised (state filings)
Moderately left · from the giving patterns of their campaign donors (DIME campaign-finance score, Stanford)

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Quick answers

Who is running for Plymouth County Register of Probate in 2026?
Matthew Joseph McDonough (Democrat).
What does this office do?
Heads the registry of the county's probate court, the office that keeps its records and handles filings such as wills, estates and guardianships. In Massachusetts it is a 6-year term. In New Hampshire the office has had almost no duties since a 2011 court reorganization.
Who should I vote for in the Plymouth County Register of Probate race?
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When is the election?
The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.

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