About Mayor
About this position
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 2 years
- Typical salary
- $4,200/year
- Commitment level
- Part Time
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for Mayor
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Must be at least 20 years of age and have been registered voters and qualified to vote in the City of Lewiston at least six (6) months next prior to the last date on which the nomination papers are to be filed.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing Fee = $0; petition signature requirement of 100-200 signatures.
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the City Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 27 Pine Street, Lewiston, ME 04240
- Filing phone
- 207-513-3124
- Step 3
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