Massachusetts § 91 - Time of holding caucuses

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 91 — Time of holding caucuses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 91. Time of holding caucuses

Section 91. All such caucuses of a political party for the choice of candidates for a city or town election, except caucuses relating to a special election, shall be held on the same day in each city and town. The city or town committee shall fix the days for holding all caucuses mentioned in this section, and all calls for the same shall be issued by its chairman and secretary. No two political parties shall hold their caucuses on the same day. The party first filing a copy of the call for a caucus with the city of town clerk shall be entitled to precedence as to the day so fixed.

Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 91

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 91 cover?

Section 91 ("Time of holding 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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