Massachusetts § 44 - Lists of candidates without party designations; distribution
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 44 — Lists of candidates without party designations; distribution, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44. Lists of candidates without party designations; distribution
Section 44. No individual, except as otherwise provided by law, and no non-elected political committee, shall distribute by mail, or otherwise or directly or indirectly cause to be distributed by mail or otherwise, a list or slate containing names of candidates for state office of more than one political party to be nominated at state primaries or to be elected at a biennial state election, unless against the name of each candidate on such list or slate appears his political party designation.
Violation of any provision of this section shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than six months or by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 44
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 44 cover?
Section 44 ("Lists of candidates without party designations; distribution") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 44?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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