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The New England Conservative Coalition Resources page is your guide to getting started in politics. Think of it as a one-stop hub, like a “Google” for civic involvement. Here you’ll find practical tools and explanations on how local politics works, how to get involved in your community, and where to connect with opportunities to make a difference. Whether you’re new to political engagement or looking to deepen your involvement, this page is designed to point you in the right direction.

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Town/City Committees Party

What is a town committee?
A town committee is a local branch of a political party organized at the city or town level. It serves as the grassroots body that works to elect candidates to public office and advocate for local issues. Meetings are typically held once a month and they are the first step into getting involved and educated about your city/town.
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What are the roles in a Town/City Committee?
Each town or city committee is made up of five key roles: Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer. These positions are elected by the members of the committee and are typically voted on during the municipal elections of the town/city.

Chair: Oversees the committee, runs meetings, sets agendas, and serves as the public face of the local party.
Vice Chair - Assists the Chair and fills in when the Chair is absent.
Secreatary - Keeps records of meetings, maintains membership lists, and handles correspondence.
Treueurer - Manages finances, files required reports, and oversees fundraising.
Members - Vote on decisions, help recruit volunteers, organize events, and promote candidates.

How to become a member?
To become a member of your local town committee you must be a registetred voter for the party you are trying to run for if their is a vacant seat the committee itself can appoint members to fill the open seats each town/city has a limit of how many seats they may have depending on population and state regulations.

Towns with fewer than 4,000 residents → up to 20 members
Towns with 4,000 or more residents → up to 35 members

Any registered voter who is enrolled in that political party has the right to run for a seat on their local committee.
They can collect nomination signatures from party members and file them to have their name appear on the state primary ballot. Only a small number of signatures are required (usually 5 in towns, 5 in wards — very low threshold).
The process is run by the state (not by the local committee itself), which ensures fairness. Once elected or appointed, members have the right to vote in committee meetings, elect officers (Chair, Treasurer, etc.), and help choose delegates to party conventions.

State Party Committee

What is the State Committee?

A State Committee is the governing body of a political party at the state level. Unlike town or ward committees, which organize at the local level, the State Committee oversees party operations across the entire Commonwealth. It coordinates strategy, supports candidates for statewide and federal office, sets party rules and platforms, and connects the work of local committees with national efforts.

The Massachusetts Republican State Committee, for example, is made up of one man and one woman elected from each state senate district, along with party officers. Members meet regularly throughout the year to plan campaigns, manage fundraising, and organize conventions. Serving on the State Committee is a higher level of involvement in party leadership, where grassroots voices from towns and cities influence the direction of the party statewide.

What are the roles in a State Committee?

Each State Committee is made up of key leadership roles: Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, National Committeeman, National Committeewoman, and the State Committeeman and State Committeewoman for each district.

Elected Members

There are 80 elected members: one man and one woman from each of the 40 State Senate districts.
These members must:
- Be enrolled Republicans.
- Reside in the district they represent.
- Be elected by Republican voters during the state presidential primary (every 4 years).

Party Officers

The State Committee officers include:
- Chair (chief executive, 2-year term).
- Vice Chair.
- Treasurer & Assistant Treasurer.
- Secretary & Assistant Secretary.
- National Committeeman & National Committeewoman (represent Massachusetts on the Republican National Committee).
Some of these positions must be held by elected State Committee members, others may be from outside but are elected by the Committee.

These officers are elected by the members of the State Committee, who themselves are elected by party voters during the state primary elections (not municipal). The State Committee serves as the governing body of the party at the state level, setting policy, organizing conventions, and coordinating with local town and city committees. The National Committeeman and National Committeewoman represent the state party at the national level, while the State Committeemen and Committeewomen give each district representation in the party’s decisions. In addition, certain elected officials may serve as honorary members, such as the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, U.S. Senators, or U.S. Representatives from that party. While honorary members typically do not vote on internal party matters, they provide valuable input and help align the party’s direction with elected leadership.

Term Lengths

Elected members: 4-year terms, chosen during the presidential primary.
Chair: 2-year term.
Other officers (Treasurer, Secretary, etc.): typically 4-year terms.

Meetings

The State Committee meets at least four times per year (quarterly).
Additional meetings can be called by the Chair or by petition of members.
Quorum: 40 members must be present.

Responsibilities

Recruit and support Republican candidates for state and federal office.
Manage fundraising and party finances.
Adopt and enforce party bylaws.
Organize the Republican State Convention (where delegates endorse candidates for statewide office).
Charter Republican organizations (e.g., local town committees, youth groups).
Serve as the link between local committees and the national Republican Party.