Candidates for County Executive Head
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About County Executive Head
About this position
- Office level
- County
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Typical salary
- $98,000 / year
- Commitment level
- Full Time
- Affiliation
- Partisan
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for County Executive Head
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
The Executive shall be a citizen of the United States and, for at least two years immediately preceding election or appointment, a resident and registered voter of the County.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing Fee: $25. Petition signature requirements: Independent candidates only: At least 1% of the eligible voters for the district in which the candidate seeks the nomination..
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.
- Where to file
- 200 Chesapeake Blvd., Suite 1900 Elkton, Maryland 21921
- Filing phone
- 410-996-5310
- Step 3
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