Massachusetts § 18 - Political representation by board of registrars

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 18 — Political representation by board of registrars, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 18. Political representation by board of registrars

Section 18. In the original and in each succeeding appointment and in filling vacancies, registrars of voters shall be so appointed that the members of the board shall represent the two leading political parties, and in no case shall an appointment be so made as to cause a board to have more than two members, including the city or town clerk, of the same political party.

Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 18 cover?

Section 18 ("Political representation by board of registrars") 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.

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