Candidates for County Council
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About County Council
About this position
- Office level
- County
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Typical salary
- $26,332
- Commitment level
- Part Time
- Affiliation
- Partisan
- Positions
- 3 open seats
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for County Council
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
County Council candidates shall be residents of the County for at least sixty (60) days immediately prior to filing of candidacy or appointment to fill a vacancy. Once elected or appointed, an at-large County Council member shall reside within the County during the tenure of the term.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- 50-150 signatures
- Filing period
- Until August 5, 2026
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.
- Where to file
- 470 Grant Street, Akron, OH 44311
- Filing phone
- 330-643-5200
- Step 3
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