Candidates for City Light and Power Board
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About City Light and Power Board
About this position
- Office level
- Local
- Election frequency
- Every 3 years
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 2 open seats
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for City Light and Power Board
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Must be a resident and qualified elector of the city.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing fee is $100 in lieu of nominating petition; signature requirement of 40-100
- Filing period
- January 1, 2026 - July 16, 2026
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the City Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 300 West Baraga Avenue, Marquette, MI 49855
- Filing phone
- 906-228-0430
- Step 3
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