Plymouth County Sheriff McDonald Announces Candidacy For Re-Election, Will Face Challenger

Governor Charlie Baker with Plymouth County Sheriff Joseph McDonald, McDonald’s wife Renee and McDonald’s daughter Elise.

PLYMOUTH – Voters in Plymouth County will have a contested race for sheriff this November.

Two-term incumbent Republican Joseph McDonald has announced his campaign for re-election and held a kickoff event recently at the Indian Pond County Club. Governor Charlie Baker attended the party.

‘This is the best job I know in public safety,” McDonald said. “Accordingly, I have always tried to do the best job I can for the communities of Plymouth county.

McDonald is facing a challenge from Plymouth police Sergeant Scott Vecchi, an 18 year veteran of the force. A Democrat, Vecchi ran unsuccessfully for Plymouth County Commission in 2014.

The winner will be elected to a six-year term.