In order to run for office, you must:

• be a registered voter of Westfield  (Am I Registered to Vote?)
• 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:

Westfield City Hall is open for business beginning April 20, 2021.  Please abide by CDC guidelines by wearing a mask, staying 6 feet apart, using hand sanitizer upon entering and respecting the occupancy limit of one customer at a time in the City Clerk's office.

The City Clerk's Office will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Nominations papers will be available for Candidates or designee of candidate beginning Monday, April 5, 2021 and up to 5 PM, Friday, July 30, 2021.   

• Prior to coming to Westfield City Hall (59 Court Street, Westfield, MA 01085), please complete, print and "hand" sign the 2021 Statement of Office Sought form

For more information, please refer to the links below:

• 2021 Municipal Election Calendar-UPDATED 3-19-21
• 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