Candidate must be at least 18 years old, a registered voter, a resident of the county/city in which they are running for office and a US citizen.
Filing Requirements
No filing fee. Petition signature requirement: 5% of the total votes cast by political party on the last Primary Election of General Assembly for partisan candidates; 2% of the total votes cast in the last General Election for independents.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the municipal clerk's office (for party candidates); submit paperwork to the county clerk's office (for independent candidates).