You may be on the ballot in a state election in one of two
ways:
1. If you are a member of the Democratic, Republican
or Libertarian Party, you may be nominated in a party
primary.
2. If you are not enrolled in a political party
you may run as a non-party candidate only in the state
election.
United States Representative
- Must be at least 25 years of age.
- Must be a registered voter.
- Must be a U.S. citizen for at least 7 years prior to
the date of the election.
- Must be an inhabitant of Massachusetts when elected.
- Requires certified signatures of at least 2000 voters
registered in the district.
State Senator
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be a registered voter.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must be an inhabitant of the district when elected.
- Must be an inhabitant of Massachusetts for at least 5
years.
- Requires certified signatures of at least 300 voters
registered in the district.
State Representative
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be a registered voter.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must be a resident of the district for one year preceding
the date of the election.
- Requires certified signatures of at least 150 voters
registered in the district.
The rules for town and local office vary from town to
town, and from district to district. Contact your local
Board of Elections for additional information.
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