Filing dates for the May 19, 2020 Primary Election are:
First day for filing a Declaration of Candidacy for the May 19, 2020 Primary Election is March 2, 2020.
Last day to file a Declaration of Candidacy, for the May 19, 2020 Primary Election is March 13, 2020, until 5:00 P.M. with the political subdivision office.
Last day for a candidate to withdraw before the May 19, 2020 Primary Election is March 27, 2020, at 5:00 P.M.
Last day a Declaration of Intent to be filed by a write-in candidate with the clerk of the district for the May 19, 2020 Primary Election is April 21, 2020, until 5:00 P.M.
Filing dates for the November 3, 2020 General Election are:
Last day to file a Declaration of Candidacy, for a political subdivision, for the General Election (November 3, 2020) is September 1, 2020, until 5:00 P.M. with the political subdivision office.
Last day a Declaration of Intent to be filed by a write-in candidate with the clerk of the district for the General Election (November 3, 2020) is October 6, 2020, until 5:00 P.M.
Last day a candidate may withdraw before the General Election (November 3, 2020) is September 7, 2020.
Last day a candidate of a political subdivision may withdraw before November 3, 2020, General Election is September 18, 2020.
A candidate has two options when filing to be placed on the ballot:
- File declaration of candidacy and pay the $40.00 filing fee.
- In lieu of paying the filing fee, file a nomination petition, with five verified signatures and declaration of candidacy. (commissioner signatures must be from commissioner district).
Petition
- 5 signatures of registered voters from within the county (commissioner signatures from within the commissioner district).
- Petition must be complete with notarization.
Declaration
- Print name EXACTLY as you wish it to appear on the ballot.
- Signature of candidate must be notarized.
Filing Fee
- $40.00
Campaign Disclosure
- All candidates must certify a political treasurer. (Candidate may serve as their own political treasurer.)
- Candidates must file a C-1 form (Appointment and Certification of political Treasurer) prior to receiving any contributions or making any expenditures. The C-1 is available from and must be filed with the County Clerk.
Qualifications
- 21 years of age.
- A citizen of the United States.
- One year resident of the county prior to the election. (County Commissioner candidates must also be a 90-day resident of commissioner district prior to primary election).
Other Important Dates Relating to Elections:
Any potential school levy/bond election has the option to be held on March 10, 2020; May 19, 2020; August 25, 2020; or November 3, 2020.
Please contact the County Clerk's office should you have additional questions at (208)642-6000
