How to Run for Fire District Board in Jackson County, GA

A nonpartisan guide to Fire District Board in Jackson County. Learn the requirements to run for office near you.
Last election
November 8, 2022

About Fire District Board

About this position

The Fire District Board is responsible for overseeing fire fighting and prevention operations within the district.
Office level
Local
Election frequency
Every 4 years
Typical salary
No compensation.
Commitment level
Part Time
Affiliation
Nonpartisan

Election type

  • Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
  • Run-off election

How to run for Fire District Board

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    Step 1

    Meet eligibility requirements

    Candidates must be a resident of the respective fire district they seek to represent.

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    Step 2

    File for office

    Filing requirements
    In order to file, candidates must present a valid photo I.D. and a completed notice of candidacy and appropriate affidavit from the Georgia SoS website (http://sos.ga.gov/admin/files/Notice_of_Candidacy_and_Affidavit_(County).pdf). Candidates filing for the Republican Party are also required to complete and submit the Republican Party Oath. Candidates for Sheriff, Coroner, Tax Commissioner, Clerk of Superior Court, Judge of Probate Court, and Local Board of Education must submit an additional affidavit specific to their desired office - all of these can be found at the Georgia SoS website. Independent candidates running for partisan elections are further required to circulate a nominating petition and achieve a number of signatures equal to one quarter of one percent of the number of registered voters eligible to participate in that election in order to appear on the ballot during the general. Write-in candidates only need complete a Notice of Intention and submit it to their respective election superintendent (or the state SoS if running for a state-level position) and publish it in a newspaper or official newsletter of general circulation before the Tuesday after the first Monday in September before the election in order to be considered eligible to hold office.
    Filing period
    June 27, 2022 - July 12, 2022
    Paperwork instructions
    Submit paperwork to the County Election's office.
    Where to file
    441 Gordon Street, Jefferson, GA 30549
    Filing phone
    706-367-6377
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