Run for County Sheriff in Geneva County, AL

The position of County Sheriff is typically elected every 4 years.

Partisan elections require candidates to declare a party affiliation, like Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, or Independent.

Candidates may either seek nomination by their respective political party or they may attempt to run as an independent candidate. Candidates seeking to represent a major party (defined as those parties which received more than 20% of the vote in the previous general election) need only submit a completed declaration of candidacy (found on their respective party website) and a filing fee of $1145.74. Independent and minor-party candidates do not pay the filing fee but must instead circulate a ballot access petition and receive a number of signatures equal to 3% of the number of valid electors of the state who participated in the previous gubernatorial race. Regardless of party affiliation, all candidates must complete and file "Statement of Economic Interest" and "Appointment of Principal Campaign Committee" forms either alongside their other requirements or within 5 days.

Submit paperwork to the county probate judge's office.

200 N Commerce St, Geneva, AL 36340.

You can contact the filing office by calling 334-684-5640.

You can start running for County Sheriff 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!

The next election for County Sheriff includes a primary, but not a runoff election.