Candidates for County Council
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About County Council
About this position
- Office level
- County
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Typical salary
- $25,000
- Commitment level
- Full Time
- Affiliation
- Partisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for County Council
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Must be a resident of the Council District at the time of nomination and election
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing location is the county, need a Campaign Account, financial disclosure is required, $25 filing fee
- Filing period
- February 25, 2025 - August 3, 2026
- 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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