Special Election Called in 3rd Bristol State Rep. District

Secretary of the Commonwealth William F. Galvin has released nomination papers for a special election in the 3rd Bristol State Representative District. The election was called by the House of Representatives earlier today, to fill a vacancy caused by the death of Representative Carol A. Doherty.

In accordance with the House’s order, the special election will be held on June 10, 2025. A primary will be held on May 13, 2025.

Candidates seeking to have their names printed on the ballot will have until April 1 to gather signatures on nomination papers and submit them to local election officials in the district. At least 150 certified signatures must be filed with the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s Elections Division by April 8, along with other required paperwork.

The 3rd Bristol District includes much of Taunton and parts of Easton. In Taunton, it consists of precincts A and B in ward 1 and all of wards 2, 5, 7, and 8. In Easton, the district includes precincts 4A, 5, and 6.

Nomination papers are available now at the Elections Division’s Boston office at One Ashburton Place. They will also be available later today in the offices of the Taunton Elections Department and the Easton Town Clerk.