Nomination Papers Due
Candidates must obtain 50 certified signatures in order to be eligible to appear on the Preliminary Municipal Election ballot, which New Bedford voters will consider on October 3, 2017. The final day and hour to submit nomination papers to the Board of Election Commissioners for certification of signatures is August 15, 2017 at 5 p.m. Nomination papers must be filed with the Board of Election Commissioners by 5 p.m.