Massachusetts § 80 - Returns of caucuses where direct nominations made; tabulation of results; notice; recounts
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§ 80. Returns of caucuses where direct nominations made; tabulation of results; notice; recounts
Section 80. Returns of all caucuses of political parties at which are made any direct nominations for a district comprising more than one ward, or where caucuses are held by precincts or by groups of precincts in any ward or town, shall be made in accordance with section one hundred and ten. Immediately upon receipt of such returns the city or town clerk shall tabulate and determine the results thereof, shall notify the successful candidates, and cause their names to be printed on the ballot to be used at the ensuing election. Recounts of ballots cast at such caucuses shall be made as provided in section one hundred and twelve.
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