Death after election but before term
M.G.L. c. 54, § 145
in effectc. 54, § 145. Death after election but before term
Section 145. If a person elected to any of the offices mentioned in the 4 preceding sections dies before the first Wednesday of January following his election, the office shall be filled as in case of a vacancy.
Source: Massachusetts General Court (malegislature.gov)URL: https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleVIII/Chapter54/Section145Fetched: 10/20/2026
