Any person may complain to the Secretary that a pattern of conduct, or a standard, practice or procedure, of a local election official is contrary to the election laws. Additionally, a person may complain to the Secretary, in accordance with the provisions of Section 402 of HAVA, that Title III has been violated, is being violated or is about to be violated.

1. (1) Complaints need not use the language or refer to the relevant provision of the election laws, nor M.G.L. c. 56, § 60, nor 950 CMR 56.00. The complaint shall be in writing, except in urgent circumstances. The Secretary’s office may initiate a complaint.
2. (2) Complaints filed in accordance with Section 402 of HAVA, must be in writing and notarized.

3. (3) Any complaints must be made to: Elections Division

   Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth One Ashburton Place, Room 1705 Boston, MA 02108