Nomination papers can be obtained at the Office of the Town Clerk during normal business hours following the dates noted below |
NOMINATION PROCESS | Preliminary Election September 17, 2019* | Regular Election November 5, 2019 |
First day to obtain nomination papers for local election | Monday, June 10 | Monday, July 29 |
Last day to obtain nomination papers for local election. MGL c 53 s-9A | Friday, July 26 Until 5:00pm | Friday, September 13 Until 5:00pm |
Last day to submit nomination papers to the Board of Registrars for certification. MGL c 53 s-7 | Tuesday, July 30 Until 5:00pm | Tuesday, September 17 Until 5:00pm |
Last day to file nomination papers with Town Clerk* MGL c 53 s-10 | Tuesday, August 13 Until 5:00pm | Tuesday, October 1 Until 5:00pm |
Deadline for posting list of Candidates | Wednesday, August 14 | Wednesday, October 2 |
Last day to object to nomination papers or to withdraw MGL c 53, s-11, c 55B s-7 | Thursday, August 15 Until 5:00pm | Thursday, October 3 Until 5:00pm |
Drawing for Position on Ballot | Thursday, August 15 At 5:15pm | Thursday, October 3 At 5:15pm |
Last day to register to vote in local election MGL c 53, ss26, 28 | Wednesday, August 28 Until 8:00pm | Wednesday, October 16 Until 8:00pm |
ELECTION DAY | Tuesday, September 17 7:00am – 8:00pm | Tuesday, November 5 7:00am – 8:00pm |
CAMPAIGN FINANCE REQUIREMENTS** | Preliminary Election September 17, 2019* | Regular Election November 5, 2019 |
Deadline to file “8th day preceding election” | Monday, September 9, 2019 | Monday, October 28, 2019 |
Deadline to file “30-days following election” | Thursday, October 17, 2019 | Thursday, December 5, 2019 |
Deadline to file “End of Year” Finance Report | Monday, January 20, 2020 | Monday, January 20, 2020 |