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The Boston Globe
Public workers assist officials with campaign tasks
Several public employees assisting Massachusetts officials' campaigns used their own time, vacation, or personal leave to file nomination papers to get candidates—including statewide incumbents—on the ballot. While offices stated the campaign work was voluntary and conducted outside of official hours, critics raised concerns about the potential for conflicts of interest and the mixing of public and political responsibilities. Officials’ staffers across multiple offices submitted signatures in various towns, often during unpaid breaks or after hours, with some officials relying on volunteers or self-submitted signatures.
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