MA H808

Candidates for state, county, or municipal office must submit an affidavit by the nomination paper filing deadline affirming they meet applicable residency requirements under the State Constitution, general laws, special laws, or local charters

Residency challenges must be submitted in writing to the city/town clerk for municipal elections or Secretary of State for state/county elections, no less than 10 days before the candidate withdrawal deadline

Upon receiving a challenge, the clerk or Secretary of State must require the candidate to provide proof of residency and issue a written decision within 5 days

If a residency challenge is upheld, the candidate's nomination is withdrawn

Secretary of State is directed to establish rules and regulations for proof of residency requirements, affidavit forms, and challenge procedures