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Judge Reinstates Walsh on Ballot Amid Signature-Fraud Probe

7/11/2026

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Judge Jeffrey T. Karp reinstated Michael Walsh on the Massachusetts primary ballot after finding a mailing mistake, not forgeries, and after the State Ballot Law Commission removed him over signature-fraud allegations.
Prosecutors in Norfolk and Plymouth counties opened investigations into paid signature gatherer Joe Bronske, accused of forging deceased voters’ signatures.
Secretary of State William Galvin’s office said the ruling raises integrity concerns and urged a decision by July 14.

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Judge Jeffrey T. Karp reinstated Michael Walsh on the Massachusetts primary ballot after finding a mailing mistake, not forgeries, and after the State Ballot Law Commission removed him over signature-fraud allegations.
Prosecutors in Norfolk and Plymouth counties opened investigations into paid signature gatherer Joe Bronske, accused of forging deceased voters’ signatures.
Secretary of State William Galvin’s office said the ruling raises integrity concerns and urged a decision by July 14.