Massachusetts S3233 amends the nomination process for town meeting members, allowing incumbents to declare reelection without filing nomination.
Massachusetts S3233 modifies the nomination process for candidates for town meeting members. It allows incumbent town meeting members to declare reelection by submitting written notice to the town clerk at least 30 days before the nomination deadline, without the need to file nomination papers. This change applies to incumbents who have not moved precincts or filled a vacancy. The act also revises the requirements for nomination papers, stipulating that they must be signed by at least 10 voters and filed with the town clerk at least 35 days before the election.
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