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About Town Mayor
About this position
The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the municipality. They often preside over council meetings and may have the power to hire and fire heads of municipal departments.
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for Town Mayor
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Candidate must be at least 21 years old, have been a resident of the State for at least 3 years, have been a resident of the City or any area which has been annexed by the City for at least 2 years preceding the election to office; and Is a citizen of the United States.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing Fee: For offices having an annual salary of $2,500 or less and candidates for the legislature, $15; For county offices having an annual salary of more than $2,500, 0.5% of the total annual salary; For other offices having an annual salary of more than $2,500, 1% of the total annual salary; For offices in which compensation is paid in fees, $10; For officers of political parties, presidential electors, and officers who receive no salary or fees, no filing fee is required. If candidate is unable to pay filing fee; they must submit a petition containing signatures totalling 5% of the vote cast for the successful candidate for the same office at the last general election.
- Filing period
- June 12, 2025 - August 11, 2025
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office
- Where to file
- PO Box 908, Hardin, MT 59034
- Filing phone
- 406-665-9704
- Step 3
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