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City Legislature in Newport, New Castle County, Delaware
- Election date
- April 6, 2026
- Filing deadline
- TBD
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City Legislature
About this position
The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.
Position Details
Partisan Type
nonpartisan
Election Frequency
Every 2 years
Eligibility Requirements
Candidate must be a qualified voter of the Town of Newport who is at least twenty-one (21) years of age, who is a United States citizen, who has not been convicted of a felony as that crime is designated by the State of Delaware, who has resided in the Town for at least two (2) years next preceding his/her election, shall be eligible to hold the office of Mayor or Commissioner; provided that the "qualified voter" as used herein shall mean a person who is a registered voter at the time his/her nominating petition is filed. 78 Del. Laws, c. 244, § 1
Filing Requirements
No filing fee or petition signature requirement.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the town manager's office.
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