What are the requirements for running for the mayor of Boston?

Answer 1

BOSTON MAYORAL ELECTION 2013 INFO by BostonMayor2013.com

• April 17, 2013 - First day for making application for nomination papers at the Boston Election Department in Boston City Hall Room 241.

• April 30 First day for distribution of nomination papers from the Boston Election Department in Boston City Hall Room 241.

• SIGNATURE REQUIREMENTS:3000 Certified Signatures of Registered Voters required for Mayor.

• For Election Day November 5, 2013, candidates must have resided in their district prior to November 6, 2012.

• May 13 5:00 p.m. -- Last hour and day for making application for nomination papers at the Boston Election Department in Boston City Hall Room 241.

• May 21 5:00 p.m. -- Last hour and day for filing nomination papers at the Boston Election Department in Boston City Hall Room 241.

• June 25 5:00 p.m. -- Last hour and day for registrars to complete certification of signatures.

• September 24 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. -- PRELIMINARY MUNICIPAL ELECTION.

• November 5 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. -- MUNICIPAL ELECTION.