In order to run for office, you must:

• be a registered voter of Westfield
• for ward offices, you must live in the ward where you are running
• be nominated by obtaining the signatures of 50 registered of voters in your ward (for offices elected by ward)
• be nominated by obtaining the signatures of 50 registered of voters in the city (for offices elected citywide)

Obtaining Nomination Papers:

• Nomination papers are usually available in the beginning of April until August at the City Clerk's office, Room 210, 59 Court Street, Westfield, MA 01085.  Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information, please refer to the links below:

• 2021 Municipal Election Calendar
• Informational Guide for Candidates Running for Municipal Office
• Office of Campaign Political Finance (OCPF) Guide for Local Candidates

Write-In/Sticker Campaign

Guide for Candidates for Write-In/Sticker Campaign