Massachusetts § 71 - Nomination at caucuses
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 71 — Nomination at caucuses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 71. Nomination at caucuses
Section 71. In cities and towns which have not accepted the provisions of law relating to primaries for the nomination of municipal officers, political parties which nominate candidates for elective city or town offices shall do so by direct plurality vote in caucuses, except when city or town charters provide otherwise. All provisions of law relative to the preparation of nomination papers and ballots, to primaries and elections, to ballots cast at primaries and elections, and to recounts of such ballots, shall, so far as applicable, apply to such caucuses.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 71
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 71 cover?
Section 71 ("Nomination at caucuses") 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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