How do I run for a local public office?
Town elections are non-partisan. Any resident who is a registered voter is eligible to run for office. Nomination papers are available at the Town Clerk's Office after January 1st each year.
- Assessors 1 for 3 years
- Board of Health 1 for 3 years
- Constables 3 for 3 years
- Finance and Advisory Committee 3 for 3 years
- Library Trustees 3 for 3 years
- Martha's Vineyard Land Bank 1 for 3 years
- Moderator 1 for 3 years
- Planning Board 1 for 5 years
- School Committee 1 for 3 years
- Selectmen 1 for 3 years
- Town Clerk 1 for 3 years
- Water Commissioner 1 for 3 years
(Not all offices appear on the ballot each year.)
Other Election Questions
For other questions, please call (508) 696-4215 or click here to visit the MA Elections Division website.