Republican lieutenant governor nominee Shawn Oliver suspended his campaign Sunday after police arrested him on an OUI charge following a crash in New Bedford.
Five Massachusetts Democrats who still hold office or lead their party have also faced drunken-driving charges.
Here’s a look at their cases.
1. Steve Kerrigan
Police arrested Massachusetts Democratic Party Chairman Steve Kerrigan in Southborough on June 13, 2026.
His blood alcohol level measured 0.089 percent, above the legal limit of 0.08 percent.
Kerrigan admitted to sufficient facts two days later. The judge continued his OUI case without a finding and gave him one year of probation, a 45-day license suspension and $600 in fines.
Gov. Maura Healey said she told Kerrigan his conduct was unacceptable.
Kerrigan remains the party’s chairman. He also ran for lieutenant governor as the Democratic nominee in 2014.
2. John Lawn
Police arrested state Rep. John Lawn after a crash near the State House on July 16, 2025.
Police said the Watertown Democrat hit a parked truck and drove away. An officer said Lawn smelled of alcohol, had glassy and bloodshot eyes and slurred his speech.
Lawn admitted to sufficient facts the next day.
The judge continued his case without a finding, suspended his license for 45 days and ordered alcohol education and fees.
Lawn still represents parts of Watertown, Waltham and Newton in the Massachusetts House.
3. Nick Cocchi
Police arrested Hampden County Sheriff Nick Cocchi outside MGM Springfield on Sept. 21, 2024.
Cocchi drove a sheriff’s department SUV to the casino. Police found it running in the valet area with a missing tire and a damaged wheel.
The Democrat admitted to sufficient facts two days later.
The court continued his case without a finding. He received one year of probation, a 45-day license suspension and an alcohol education requirement.
Cocchi remains sheriff. Voters first elected him in 2016 and reelected him in 2022.
4. David LeBoeuf
Police arrested state Rep. David LeBoeuf in Quincy on April 26, 2022.
The Worcester Democrat’s blood alcohol tests registered 0.329 and 0.317 percent, roughly four times the legal limit.
State police found nine empty liquor nips and two cans of wine in his vehicle. It was missing its front right tire.
LeBoeuf admitted to sufficient facts that June. The court continued his case without a finding for one year.
He received a 45-day license suspension, alcohol education requirements, $600 in fines and monthly probation fees.
LeBoeuf still serves in the Massachusetts House.
5. Michael Brady
State Sen. Michael Brady has faced two OUI arrests.
Police arrested the Brockton Democrat in Weymouth in March 2018 after seeing his vehicle swerve. Police said he failed several field sobriety tests and refused a breathalyzer test.
Brady admitted to sufficient facts in June 2019. He avoided a guilty plea and received probation, a 45-day license suspension, alcohol education requirements and fines.
Police also arrested Brady for OUI in Weymouth in 1998 after he drove into a telephone pole. He served on the Brockton City Council at the time. A clerk magistrate reduced the charges to civil infractions, and Brady paid a fine.
Brady still serves in the state Senate.
