Candidate must be at least 18 years of age; must be a registered voter and a resident of that portion of the district in the county from which the candidate wishes to seek office
Filing Requirements
No filing fee; Signature requirement: Partisan Candidates: 0.5% of the qualified electors of his or her party who cast votes at the last preceding general election within the county (or any sub-county political district). Independent Candidates: Not less than 5%, nor more than 8% (or 50 more than the minimum, whichever is greater) of the number of persons, who voted at the next preceding regular election in such district or political subdivision