H4203

Providing for the election of candidates in the city of Haverhill

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Massachusetts H4203 amends election laws to restrict candidates in Haverhill from running for more than one office in a preliminary election.

Massachusetts H4203 amends the election laws to prohibit candidates in Haverhill from running for more than one office in a preliminary election. If a candidate submits nomination papers for multiple offices, they must withdraw from one nomination by the deadline. If they fail to do so, they will appear on the ballot for the office for which they filed first. This act applies to city elections starting with the 2025 biennial municipal election.

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Calendar

Jul 8, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Election Laws Hearing

History

Jun 30

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 121 of the Acts of 2026

Jun 25

Senate

Enacted and laid before the Governor

Jun 24

House

Enacted