Nicholson Announces he is Officially on the Ballot in State Representative Race
Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson thanked supporters on May 27, 2026 stating: “Thank you to everyone who signed my nomination papers for my run to be our next State Representative! We collected well over the required amount and I am officially on the ballot!
It was so great to meet so many individuals across Gardner, Ashburnham, Templeton, and Winchendon and I look forward to seeing more of you over the course of the next few months. Especially those of you who requested to sign but due to time constraints I wasn’t able to get to!”
The Mayor is running for State Representative in the 2nd Worcester District which is comprised of Gardner, Ashburnham, Templeton, and Precincts 2 and 3 of Winchendon.
Nicholson posted this collage of photos which has has views of each town in the 2nd Worcester District and links for those who wish to get involved in his campaign: Donations —- Lawn Sign Requests — Campaign Volunteer Form — Email Sign Up.
Michael Nicholson also stated: “Thank you also to those who volunteered to help collect signatures from your family and friends. I’ve truly been blown away and humbled by the amount of support I’ve received since announcing. I’m asking for you vote this year to move the 2nd Worcester District forward and make our region stronger.”