Mass. General Laws c.54 § 50

City elections; posting names of candidates

This is an unofficial version of a Massachusetts General Law. For more information on this topic, please see law about elections and voting.

Updates

Amended by St. 2026, c. 137, § 61, effective January 1, 2027

Section 50 (Effective until January 1, 2027)

At least four days before a city election, city clerks shall cause to be posted in every voting precinct the names, residences and designations of all candidates duly nominated to be voted for in their respective cities, substantially in the form of the official ballot.

Section 50 (Effective January 1, 2027)

At least four days before a city election, city clerks shall cause to be posted in every voting precinct the names, wards or precincts of residence, or both, as applicable, and designations of all candidates duly nominated to be voted for in their respective cities, substantially in the form of the official ballot.

Last updated:	July 9, 2026