Elected Offices: How To Run for Local Office

RUNNING FOR AN OFFICE IN THE LOCAL ELECTION 
(see also: Town Charter Article III Elected Officials Section 3-1 )

HOW TO GET YOUR NAME ON THE LOCAL ELECTION BALLOT

STEP #1:  RESEARCH & DECIDE WHAT OFFICE YOU WANT TO RUN FOR             

• See what offices are up for election this year 
• Attend a zoom meeting, talk to current/past elected officials, read up on the latest Minutes
• Candidates must be registered voters in Stow to become a candidate for office.   Online Voter Registration Information

STEP #2: EMAIL TOWN CLERK & REQUEST NOMINATION PAPERS              

• Deadline to request papers is March 29^th at 5:00pm 
• townclerk@stow-ma.gov
• Include your name, address, and desired position
• The Town Clerk will provide nomination papers & instructions
• Candidates must collect a minimum of 39 certified signatures of registered voters

It is recommended that Candidates: collect 45-50 signatures in case some can’t be certified & review “How to Sign Nomination Papers”.

STEP #3: RETURN NOMINATION PAPERS TO THE TOWN CLERK             

• Deadline to return papers is March 31st  at 5:00pm 

Stow Registrars of Voters will process all nomination papers & notify candidates if they have qualified to have their name on the ballot.

OFFICES ON THE MAY 20th LOCAL ELECTION BALLOT 
and
DATES TO REMEMBER FOR 2023 ANNUAL TOWN MEETING AND ELECTION