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HD 4983

An Act eliminating the preliminary election in the city of Revere in 2025

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Jessica Giannino

Eliminates Revere's 2025 primary for school committee and city council; all certified nominees advance directly to the general election ballot.

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Bill Summary · HD 4983

Summary: An Act eliminating the preliminary election in the city of Revere in 2025 (HD 4983)

Overview

  • Purpose: To eliminate the September 16, 2025 preliminary (primary) election in the City of Revere for two local offices—school committee (2-year term) and city council (2-year term)—and to place all certified candidates directly on the general election ballot.
  • Sponsor: Representative Jessica Ann Giannino (with the approval of the mayor and city council).
  • Status: Local approval reflected in the bill’s filing; designed to affect only the City of Revere.
  • Effective date: The act takes effect upon passage.

What the bill would do

  • Section 1: Notwithstanding other laws, there shall be no preliminary election in Revere on September 16, 2025 for the specified local offices. Any candidate whose nomination papers have been duly certified will be deemed nominated and their names will appear on the general election ballot.
  • Section 2: The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Key provisions

  • Eliminates the 2025 local primary for:
    • School Committee (2-year term)
    • City Council (2-year term)
  • Certification standard: Only candidates with duly certified nomination papers are affected; they will automatically advance to the general election ballot without a separate primary.
  • Ballot placement: Names of all certified candidates for the two offices will appear on the general election ballot.
  • Local scope: Applies only to the City of Revere; does not alter statewide primary rules.

Who is affected

  • Voters in Revere: The general election ballot will include all certified candidates for the two offices, with no preliminary options.
  • Candidates for Revere School Committee (2-year term) and Revere City Council (2-year term): Those with certified nomination papers will advance directly to the general election ballot.
  • Election administrators and local officials: Will shift from conducting a 9/16 primary to preparing a general-election-only slate for these offices.

Timing and procedural notes

  • The measure is framed as a local option with local approval already indicated.
  • If enacted, the preliminary primary would be skipped for the 2025 cycle, with the general election serving as the sole avenue for candidate selection for the affected offices.
  • The bill explicitly states it becomes law upon passage.

Bottom line

HD 4983 offers Revere a streamlined election process for 2025 by removing the preliminary election for two local offices, allowing all certified candidates to appear on the general election ballot. The change is limited in scope, effective immediately upon enactment, and relies on local approval.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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