Information for Candidates

The City Charter deviates a bit from general statute in regards to getting on the city ballot. To be a candidate for office use the following links:

Click on these links for sample nominating petitions and a consent of candidate form to run for local office (from the Secretary of State's website).
To become a candidate for school office (School Board, Moderator, Treasurer, Clerk) or local State office (State Representative, Justice of the Peace - neither of which are voted on on Town Meeting Day) you also need a Consent of Candidate sheet and 30 signatures on the petition.
For information on running for State Senate, State Representative, or statewide office, click here to go to the Secretary of State's website.

2022 Montpelier Annual Report