Deadlines for Candidates for Justices of the Peace
The Justices of the Peace terms will end in February 2027, and are elected at the General Election in November 2026. Anyone interested in running as a Justice of the Peace should submit a petition and a consent for candidates form. For information on Justice of the Peace duties please see the Guide below.
Minor/Major Party JP Candidate Form
Timeline
Monday, July 20, 2026
Deadline for town caucus to be held to nominate JPs.
Deadline for Independent JP candidates to file petition and consent forms with Town Clerks.
Petitions must contain 30 signatures, or 1% of the checklist, whichever is less.
Monday, July 27, 2026
Deadline for Major and Minor parties to file JP nominations with Town Clerks.