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Election Date: Oct 7, 2025Filing Deadline: Aug 23, 2025
Election Details
- Office level: county
- Length of term: 3 years
- Commitment level: Part Time
- Affiliation: nonpartisan
- Typical salary: N/A
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: Jun 9, 2025 - Aug 23, 2025
- Positions: Northwest Arctic Borough Assembly - Seat G, District 4Northwest Arctic Borough Assembly - Seat A, District 1Northwest Arctic Borough MayorNorthwest Arctic Borough Assembly - Seat H, District 4Northwest Arctic Borough Assembly - Seat K, District 4...
Job description
The County Legislature or Executive Board is the governing body of the county and exercises broad policy-making authority. The Board is charged with implementing policy and overseeing the county budget process and allocation.
Eligibility requirements
A qualified elector of the borough, resident of the borough for at least 1 year immediately preceding election, and a resident of the district to which the member's seat is assigned at the time of election
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 163 Lagoon Street Kotzebue, AK 99752
Filing phone number: 907-442-2500
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the borough clerk's office.
Filing requirements: Filing fee = $0; petition signature requirement of 25 signatures.
FAQ
How often is County Legislature-Executive Board elected?
The position of County Legislature-Executive Board is typically elected every 3 years.
What does it mean for an election to be nonpartisan?
Nonpartisan elections do not require candidates to declare a party affiliation.
What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Northwest Arctic Borough County, AK?
Filing fee = $0; petition signature requirement of 25 signatures.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the borough clerk's office.
Where is the filing office?
163 Lagoon Street Kotzebue, AK 99752.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 907-442-2500.
How do I get started running for County Legislature-Executive Board?
You can start running for County Legislature-Executive Board by checking to ensure you meet all filing deadlines and requirements. Next, you can prepare to file for office and start planning your campaign strategy. Get in touch with our team of campaign experts for help with any step of the campaign process!
Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?
The next election for County Legislature-Executive Board does not include a primary or runoff election.
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