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πŸ—³οΈ Races & Candidates β€” Cape Cod 2026

Your guide to upcoming elections across all 15 Cape Cod towns. Know who’s running, what’s at stake, and how to get involved. Local elections are where the real power is β€” and where your vote matters most.

πŸ“’ Announcements

Election season updates and candidate announcements will be posted here as they come in. Pulling papers? Running for office? Let us know and we’ll add you to the list.

πŸ›οΈ Select Board Races

Select Boards are the executive authority in Cape Cod towns. These seats control budgets, hiring, and the direction of your town. Every seat matters.

Barnstable

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Bourne

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Brewster

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Chatham

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Dennis

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Eastham

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Falmouth

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Harwich

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Mashpee

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Orleans

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Provincetown

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Sandwich

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Truro

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Wellfleet

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Yarmouth

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🏫 School Committee Races

School committees set curriculum, hire superintendents, and control your children’s education. These races typically see low voter turnout despite controlling decisions that directly affect families and property values.

Barnstable

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Bourne

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Dennis-Yarmouth Regional

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Falmouth

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Mashpee

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Monomoy Regional (Chatham/Harwich)

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Nauset Regional (Brewster/Orleans/Eastham/Wellfleet)

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Provincetown

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Sandwich

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Truro (Provincetown Schools)

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πŸ“‹ Town Meeting Previews

Annual and Special Town Meetings are where Cape Cod towns make their biggest decisions β€” budgets, zoning, bylaws, and spending. Most residents don’t attend. That needs to change. We’ll break down the warrant articles so you know what you’re voting on before you walk in the door.

Town Meeting warrant breakdowns coming as meeting dates approach.
Spring 2026 season starts in April.

πŸ›οΈ State Representative & Senate

Cape Cod is represented on Beacon Hill by state representatives and senators who shape policy on taxes, education, housing, and more. Know who represents you and hold them accountable.

πŸƒ How to Run for Local Office

Tired of complaining? Run. Most local offices on Cape Cod require nothing more than pulling nomination papers from your Town Clerk’s office and collecting a modest number of signatures from registered voters in your town. Here’s the general process:

  1. Check deadlines β€” Contact your Town Clerk for the nomination paper deadline (usually 7-8 weeks before the election).
  2. Pull papers β€” Visit your Town Clerk’s office and request nomination papers for the seat you want.
  3. Collect signatures β€” Get the required number of certified signatures from registered voters in your town (varies by office, usually 20-50).
  4. Return papers β€” Submit signed papers to the Town Clerk by the deadline for certification.
  5. Campaign β€” Knock doors, attend forums, and tell voters why you’re running.
  6. Win β€” Show up on Election Day and make a difference.

Know someone running for office on Cape Cod? Want to announce your candidacy?
Contact us and we’ll help spread the word.