Local Candidate Info & Campaign Finance

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 will be available beginning Monday, April 1, 2019 ending Friday, August 2, 2019 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:

Write-In/Sticker Campaign

Guide for Candidates for Write-In/Sticker Campaign

Campaign Finance

Campaign Finance Reports

All candidates vying for a spot in a municipal or school position must submit a finance report for their campaign. If you have any questions or concerns about these reports, or want to know more information regarding campaign finance, please contact the Office of Campaign & Political Finance (OCPF) at 617-979-8300.