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Massachusetts Statute
§ 50:1 Definitions

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 50: General Provisions Relative To Primaries, Caucuses And Elections

Topics: Definitions Primary Elections U.S. Congressional U.S. Presidential

Massachusetts Statute
§ 52:1 State political committees; election; organization; terms; vacancies, etc

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 52: Political Committees

Topics: Primary Elections Political Parties Terms of Office Responsibilities - Election Officials Vacancies

Massachusetts Statute
§ 52:2 Ward and town committees; elections; terms, etc

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 52: Political Committees

Topics: Primary Elections Political Parties Terms of Office Redistricting

Massachusetts Statute
§ 52:9 City and town committees; number of ward and town committee members to be elected, etc

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 52: Political Committees

Topics: Primary Elections Responsibilities - Election Officials

Massachusetts Statute
§ 53:1 Parties entitled to make nominations

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 53: Nominations, Questions To Be Submitted To The Voters, Primaries And Caucuses

Topics: Petition Requirements Primary Elections Caucus Political Parties

Massachusetts Statute
§ 53:2 Nominations; procedure

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 53: Nominations, Questions To Be Submitted To The Voters, Primaries And Caucuses

Topics: Petition Requirements Primary Elections Caucus Political Parties Responsibilities - Election Officials

Massachusetts Statute
§ 53:4 Conventions, calling and holding

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 53: Nominations, Questions To Be Submitted To The Voters, Primaries And Caucuses

Topics: Petition Requirements Primary Elections Caucus

Massachusetts Statute
§ 53:5 Certificate of nomination; contents; signatures; filing; written acceptance of candidate

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 53: Nominations, Questions To Be Submitted To The Voters, Primaries And Caucuses

Topics: Primary Elections Caucus Responsibilities - Election Officials

Massachusetts Statute
§ 53:6 Nomination papers; number of signatures

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 53: Nominations, Questions To Be Submitted To The Voters, Primaries And Caucuses

Topics: Primary Elections Caucus Political Parties Responsibilities - Election Officials

Massachusetts Statute
§ 53:9A Nomination papers; cities or towns; applicable provisions

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 53: Nominations, Questions To Be Submitted To The Voters, Primaries And Caucuses

Topics: Primary Elections Political Parties

Massachusetts Statute
§ 53:23 Sections applicable to all primaries

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 53: Nominations, Questions To Be Submitted To The Voters, Primaries And Caucuses

Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws Primary Elections

Massachusetts Statute
§ 53:24 Applicability of sections relating to elections and corrupt practices

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 53: Nominations, Questions To Be Submitted To The Voters, Primaries And Caucuses

Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws Primary Elections

Massachusetts Statute
§ 53:25 Withdrawal of candidates

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 53: Nominations, Questions To Be Submitted To The Voters, Primaries And Caucuses

Topics: Primary Elections

Massachusetts Statute
§ 53:28 Protected information; penalties

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 53: Nominations, Questions To Be Submitted To The Voters, Primaries And Caucuses

Topics: Primary Elections Timing of Elections Responsibilities - Election Officials

Massachusetts Statute
§ 53:29 Designation of primary officers, etc.; compensation

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 53: Nominations, Questions To Be Submitted To The Voters, Primaries And Caucuses

Topics: Primary Elections Political Parties Election Costs Responsibilities - Election Officials Vote Counting and Canvassing

Massachusetts Statute
§ 53:30 Designation of primary officers, etc.; wards or towns

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 53: Nominations, Questions To Be Submitted To The Voters, Primaries And Caucuses

Topics: Primary Elections Responsibilities - Election Officials

Massachusetts Statute
§ 53:31 Ineligibility to act as primary officers

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 53: Nominations, Questions To Be Submitted To The Voters, Primaries And Caucuses

Topics: Primary Elections Qualifications - Election Officials

Massachusetts Statute
§ 53:32 Ballots; preparation and number

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 53: Nominations, Questions To Be Submitted To The Voters, Primaries And Caucuses

Topics: Primary Elections Political Parties Responsibilities - Election Officials

Massachusetts Statute
§ 53:33 Ballots; color; specimen ballots

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 53: Nominations, Questions To Be Submitted To The Voters, Primaries And Caucuses

Topics: Primary Elections Political Parties Contents and Design

Massachusetts Statute
§ 53:34 Ballots; substance; arrangement; form

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 53: Nominations, Questions To Be Submitted To The Voters, Primaries And Caucuses

Topics: Primary Elections Contents and Design

Massachusetts Statute
§ 53:34A Absentee ballots; application; forms; envelopes

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 53: Nominations, Questions To Be Submitted To The Voters, Primaries And Caucuses

Topics: Primary Elections Responsibilities - Election Officials Application Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Massachusetts Statute
§ 53:35 Marking with a cross to constitute vote, etc

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 53: Nominations, Questions To Be Submitted To The Voters, Primaries And Caucuses

Topics: Primary Elections

Massachusetts Statute
§ 53:35A Use of pasters or stickers

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 53: Nominations, Questions To Be Submitted To The Voters, Primaries And Caucuses

Topics: Primary Elections

Massachusetts Statute
§ 53:35B Persons nominated by pasters or write-ins; notice of necessity of compliance with sec. 3

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 53: Nominations, Questions To Be Submitted To The Voters, Primaries And Caucuses

Topics: Primary Elections Contents and Design Responsibilities - Election Officials

Massachusetts Statute
§ 53:36 Delivery of ballots, etc., at polling places; posting specimen ballots

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 53: Nominations, Questions To Be Submitted To The Voters, Primaries And Caucuses

Topics: Primary Elections Ballot Custody Polling Places Responsibilities - Election Officials

Massachusetts Statute
§ 53:37 Party enrollment of voters

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 53: Nominations, Questions To Be Submitted To The Voters, Primaries And Caucuses

Topics: Primary Elections Responsibilities - Election Officials Voter Eligibility Voter List

Massachusetts Statute
§ 53:37A Absentee ballots; application; restriction to voters enrolled in one party; recording upon voting lists

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 53: Nominations, Questions To Be Submitted To The Voters, Primaries And Caucuses

Topics: Primary Elections Political Parties Responsibilities - Election Officials Voter List Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

Massachusetts Statute
§ 53:38 Party designation of voters and eligibility to vote under party enrollments; certificate

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 53: Nominations, Questions To Be Submitted To The Voters, Primaries And Caucuses

Topics: Primary Elections Political Parties Responsibilities - Election Officials Voter Eligibility

Massachusetts Statute
§ 53:38A Enrolled and unenrolled voters; counts by boards of registrars of voters

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 53: Nominations, Questions To Be Submitted To The Voters, Primaries And Caucuses

Topics: Primary Elections Political Parties Responsibilities - Election Officials Voter List

Massachusetts Statute
§ 53:39 Counting votes

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 53: Nominations, Questions To Be Submitted To The Voters, Primaries And Caucuses

Topics: Petition Requirements Primary Elections Political Parties Responsibilities - Election Officials

Massachusetts Statute
§ 53:40 Number of votes necessary to nominate candidate not on ballot

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 53: Nominations, Questions To Be Submitted To The Voters, Primaries And Caucuses

Topics: Primary Elections Political Parties Responsibilities - Election Officials Write-Ins

Massachusetts Statute
§ 53:40A Petitions for recount

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 53: Nominations, Questions To Be Submitted To The Voters, Primaries And Caucuses

Topics: Petition Requirements Primary Elections Political Parties Recounts Voter Eligibility

Massachusetts Statute
§ 53:41 Sections applicable to nominations at state primaries

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 53: Nominations, Questions To Be Submitted To The Voters, Primaries And Caucuses

Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws Primary Elections Political Parties

Massachusetts Statute
§ 53:42 Primaries held by wards, precincts or groups of precincts; notice to state secretary

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 53: Nominations, Questions To Be Submitted To The Voters, Primaries And Caucuses

Topics: Primary Elections Responsibilities - Election Officials

Massachusetts Statute
§ 53:43 Polls; hours when open

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 53: Nominations, Questions To Be Submitted To The Voters, Primaries And Caucuses

Topics: Primary Elections Timing of Elections Responsibilities - Election Officials

Massachusetts Statute
§ 53:44 Nomination papers; number of signatures

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 53: Nominations, Questions To Be Submitted To The Voters, Primaries And Caucuses

Topics: Primary Elections Political Parties Responsibilities - Election Officials

Massachusetts Statute
§ 53:45 Nomination papers; contents; signatures; acceptance; number of candidates; penalty provisions

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 53: Nominations, Questions To Be Submitted To The Voters, Primaries And Caucuses

Topics: Primary Elections Political Parties Election Offenses Responsibilities - Election Officials

Massachusetts Statute
§ 53:46 Nomination papers; submission to registrars; certification; correction of district; number of names

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 53: Nominations, Questions To Be Submitted To The Voters, Primaries And Caucuses

Topics: Primary Elections Political Parties Responsibilities - Election Officials

Massachusetts Statute
§ 53:47 Nomination papers; preparation; blank forms

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 53: Nominations, Questions To Be Submitted To The Voters, Primaries And Caucuses

Topics: Primary Elections Responsibilities - Election Officials

Massachusetts Statute
§ 53:48 Nomination papers; filing; certificates of nomination; term limitations

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 53: Nominations, Questions To Be Submitted To The Voters, Primaries And Caucuses

Topics: Primary Elections Political Parties Terms of Office Responsibilities - Election Officials

Massachusetts Statute
§ 53:49 Nomination in case of withdrawal, death or ineligibility

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 53: Nominations, Questions To Be Submitted To The Voters, Primaries And Caucuses

Topics: Primary Elections Responsibilities - Election Officials Vacancies

Massachusetts Statute
§ 53:50 Vacancies caused by withdrawal; time of filling; objections

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 53: Nominations, Questions To Be Submitted To The Voters, Primaries And Caucuses

Topics: Primary Elections Responsibilities - Election Officials Vacancies

Massachusetts Statute
§ 53:51 Counting of ballots

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 53: Nominations, Questions To Be Submitted To The Voters, Primaries And Caucuses

Topics: Primary Elections Vote Counting and Canvassing

Massachusetts Statute
§ 53:52 Canvass and return of votes; certification and notification of nominees

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 53: Nominations, Questions To Be Submitted To The Voters, Primaries And Caucuses

Topics: Primary Elections Responsibilities - Election Officials Vote Counting and Canvassing

Massachusetts Statute
§ 53:53 Vacancies caused by ties; filling

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 53: Nominations, Questions To Be Submitted To The Voters, Primaries And Caucuses

Topics: Primary Elections Responsibilities - Election Officials Ties Vacancies

Massachusetts Statute
§ 53:53A Objections to nominations; withdrawals by nominees

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 53: Nominations, Questions To Be Submitted To The Voters, Primaries And Caucuses

Topics: Primary Elections

Massachusetts Statute
§ 53:55 Primaries for municipal nominations; objections; withdrawals

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 53: Nominations, Questions To Be Submitted To The Voters, Primaries And Caucuses

Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws Primary Elections Political Parties

Massachusetts Statute
§ 53:56 Primaries for nomination; submission of question; notice of result to state secretary

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 53: Nominations, Questions To Be Submitted To The Voters, Primaries And Caucuses

Topics: Primary Elections Political Parties Responsibilities - Election Officials

Massachusetts Statute
§ 53:57 Notices of intention to participate in primaries

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 53: Nominations, Questions To Be Submitted To The Voters, Primaries And Caucuses

Topics: Primary Elections Political Parties Responsibilities - Election Officials

Massachusetts Statute
§ 53:59 Nominations on blank nomination papers; signatures; acceptance

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 53: Nominations, Questions To Be Submitted To The Voters, Primaries And Caucuses

Topics: Primary Elections Political Parties Responsibilities - Election Officials Vacancies

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