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Northwestern district attorney candidates Dave Sullivan (left) and Michael A. Cahillane.

The race for the first new Northwestern district attorney in 17 years is coming down to its last few days, leaving residents of Hampshire and Franklin counties with a decision to make: Shall they vote on Tuesday for former assistant district attorney Michael A. Cahillane, or Hampshire County Register of Probate Dave Sullivan? Today, GazetteNET profiles the two candidates - their backgrounds, their reasons for pursuing the job, and the differences they're emphasizing to Pioneer Valley voters. We also post videos from recent visits by both candidates to the Gazette newsroom at our comprehensive DA's race page, and the Gazette delivers its endorsement in the race.