Massachusetts Democratic Chair Acknowledges DUI Case Evidence
WHO:
Fox News - Steve Kerrigan is the chair of the Massachusetts Democratic Party and was elected in 2023.
Fox News - Kerrigan previously served as the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor in 2014 and as an executive with the Democratic National Convention Committee.
Fox News - Steve Kerrigan, chairman of the Massachusetts Democratic Party, age 54.
Boston.com - Steve Kerrigan, chair of the Massachusetts Democratic Party.
WHAT:
Fox News - Kerrigan's breath sample registered a 0.089% blood alcohol content, which is above the legal limit of 0.08% in Massachusetts.
Fox News - Kerrigan was sentenced to a year's probation and required to complete an impaired driving education program.
Fox News - Kerrigan was arrested during a traffic stop on alleged drunken driving charges.
Fox News - Kerrigan admitted to prosecutors there were sufficient facts to support a conviction for operating under the influence (OUI).
Fox News - Kerrigan faced charges of OUI, negligent operation, and a marked lanes violation; the negligent operation charge was dismissed, and he was found not responsible for the marked lanes violation.
Fox News - Kerrigan was sentenced to a year's probation, had his driver's license suspended for 45 days, ordered to pay $600 in fees, and required to complete an impaired driving education program.
Fox News - Kerrigan's breath sample registered a 0.089% blood alcohol content; the legal limit in Massachusetts is 0.08%.
Fox News - Kerrigan stated, "In June, I was pulled over for a marked lanes violation and blew a .089 on the breathalyzer. I regret and take full responsibility for my actions and their consequences..."
WHERE:
Fox News - The traffic stop occurred in Southborough, Massachusetts.
Fox News - The case was handled in Westborough District Court.
WHEN:
Fox News - The traffic stop occurred on June 13.
Fox News - A judge continued the OUI charge without a finding on June 15.
WHY:
Fox News - Kerrigan was driving home from a restaurant and had consumed two beers around 6 p.m. before dinner.
HOW:
Fox News - An officer observed Kerrigan's BMW traveling on or over the lane divider, leading to the traffic stop. The officer noted Kerrigan's eyes appeared "glassy" and "bloodshot red," and his speech was slow and slurred.
Fox News - Kerrigan was stopped after an officer observed his BMW traveling on or over the lane divider.
Fox News - Police administered field sobriety tests before Kerrigan provided a breath sample.
(UPDATED July 24, 2026 06:48 UTC)
Steve Kerrigan, the chair of the Massachusetts Democratic Party, has been sentenced to a year's probation after a traffic stop revealed he was driving under the influence. During the stop, an officer observed Kerrigan's BMW swerving and noted his glassy, bloodshot eyes along with slow, slurred speech, leading to a breath sample that registered a blood alcohol content of 0.089%, above the legal limit of 0.08% in Massachusetts. In addition to probation, Kerrigan is required to complete an impaired driving education program.
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(UPDATED July 24, 2026 02:52 UTC)
Steve Kerrigan, the chairman of the Massachusetts Democratic Party, was arrested during a traffic stop in Southborough, Massachusetts, on charges of operating under the influence after his breath sample registered a blood alcohol content of 0.089%, slightly above the legal limit. Kerrigan admitted to prosecutors that there were sufficient facts to support a conviction and faced multiple charges, ultimately receiving a year's probation, a 45-day driver's license suspension, and a requirement to complete an impaired driving education program. He expressed regret for his actions, stating, "I regret and take full responsibility for my actions and their consequences..."