Special Election Date Set to Appoint New State Rep.

In light of former State Representative Daniel Winslow’s departure, the state set the special election date for his replacement.

The special election for the 9th Norfolk representative district will be Jan. 7, 2014.

The following is the timeline leading up to the election. For a candidate guide and other election information, visit http://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/elespeif/9norfolkcal.htm.

Oct. 29, 2013: 5 p.m.- Last day and hour for submitting nomination papers to local Registrars of Voters or Election Commissioners for the certification of signatures.

Nov. 4, 2013: Certification of nomination papers must be completed

Nov. 5, 2013: 5 p.m.- Last day and hour for filing nomination papers, including enrollment certificate and State Ethics Commission receipt, with the Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Nov. 8, 2013: 5 p.m.- Last day and hour for filing withdrawals of or objections to all nomination papers and certificates of nomination with the Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Nov. 13, 2013: 5 p.m.- Last day and hour for filling vacancies caused by withdrawals for primary candidates.

Nov. 20, 2013: Last day to register voters for the state primary; registration hours 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (except in towns under 1500 registered voters, registration hours 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m.).

Dec. 10, 2013: State Primary

Dec. 16, 2013: 5 p.m.- Last day and hour for filing withdrawals of or objections to nominations made at the state primary and for filing written acceptances by write-in or sticker candidates who won in the state primary with the Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Dec. 18, 2013: Last day to register voters for the state election; registration hours 9:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. (except in towns under 1500 registered voters, registration hours 2:00–4:00 P.M. and 7:00–8:00 P.M.).

Dec. 19, 2013: 5 p.m.- Last day and hour for filling vacancies caused by withdrawals at the state primary.

Jan. 7, 2014: State Election