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Other area officials will also speak, sharing insights on the process of running and winning a successful campaign.<\/p>\n<p>The goal of the event is to demystify running in local and state elections, and to encourage civil participation. It will guide attendees through each step, from pulling papers from the clerk in January to Election Day.<\/p>\n<p>Everyone, regardless of party affiliation, is welcome to attend. For more information, contact Demakis at ndemakis@tidhlaw.com or visit MattDems.org.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wednesday, January 7, 2026 &#8211; 06:30 pm MATTAPOISETT \u2014 Anyone looking to become an elected official is invited to the Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee\u2019s annual \u201cSo you want to run for public office\u201d speaker forum. 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