How often is County Commission elected?

The position of County Commission is typically elected every 2 years.

What does it mean for an election to be partisan?

Partisan elections require candidates to declare a party affiliation, like Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, or Independent.

What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Massachusetts?

No filing fee. Petition signature requirement = Submit paperwork to the office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth .

Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?

Submit paperwork to the Secretary of the Commonwealth's office.

Where is the filing office?

One Ashburton Place, Room 1705, Boston, MA 02108

How can I get in touch with the filing office?

You can contact the filing office by calling 617-727-2828.

How do I get started running for County Commission?

You can start running for County Commission by checking to ensure you meet all filing deadlines and requirements. Next, you can prepare to file for office and start planning your campaign strategy. Get in touch with our team of campaign experts for help with any step of the campaign process!

Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?

The next election for County Commission does not include a primary or runoff election.

County Commission in Dukes County, Massachusetts

Candidates for County Commission

Learn about candidates who have filed to run for County Commission.

What this symbol means

Candidates and elected officials with this symbol took the GoodParty.org Pledge, promising to serve people first, independent of both major parties and big-money interests.

Who's currently in office

Learn about who represents you in Dukes County.

What this symbol means

Candidates and elected officials with this symbol took the GoodParty.org Pledge, promising to serve people first, independent of both major parties and big-money interests.

Are you ready for Dukes County's next election?

Get registered and ready to vote, whether in person or by mail.

Check your voter registration

Verify your voter registration in under a minute.

Check my registration

Find your polling location

Learn where to go to vote in person.

Find my polling place

Request a mail-in ballot

Apply for an absentee ballot to vote by mail.

Request my ballot

About County Commission

About this position

The County Legislature or Executive Board is the governing body of the county and exercises broad policy-making authority. The Board is charged with implementing policy and overseeing the county budget process and allocation.

Office level: County
Election frequency: Every 2 years
Affiliation: Partisan
Positions: 7 open seats

Election type

Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
Run-off election

How to run for County Commission

Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Candidate must be at least 18 years of age and a registered voter of the State (no residency requirement)
Step 2
File for office
Filing requirements
No filing fee. Petition signature requirement = Submit paperwork to the office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth .
Filing period
Until May 26, 2026
Paperwork instructions
Submit paperwork to the Secretary of the Commonwealth's office.
Where to file
One Ashburton Place, Room 1705, Boston, MA 02108
Filing phone
617-727-2828
Step 3
Launch your campaign
A real campaign starts with a real plan. Get a custom campaign plan from GoodParty.org, personalized for your race and district.
Get started

Need help? You don't have to run alone. Join the GoodParty.org Community to get advice from real independents who have run and won.

County Commission in Dukes County, MA

On the ballot

Candidates for County Commission

What this symbol means

Who's currently in office

What this symbol means

Are you ready for Dukes County's next election?

Check your voter registration

Find your polling location

Request a mail-in ballot

About County Commission

About this position

Election type

How to run for County Commission

Meet eligibility requirements

File for office

Launch your campaign

How to Run for County Commissioner in 2026

2026 Political Campaign Playbook

Get free training and support

About this guide

Find more elections near you