Run for County Constable in Johnson County, AR

Election Date: Dec 3, 2024
Filing Deadline:

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Election Details

Office level: county
Length of term: 2 years
Commitment level: N/A
Affiliation: partisan
Typical salary: N/A
Filing period: N/A - N/A
Positions:
Johnson County Constable - Prairie township
Johnson County Constable - Pittsburg township
Johnson County Constable - McKennon township
Johnson County Constable - Grant township
Johnson County Constable - Spadra township
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Job description

The County Constable is the executive enforcement branch of the county justice courts. County Constables are peace officers responsible for law enforcement and also serve legal documents like restraining orders and warrants.

Eligibility requirements

Must be a U. S. citizen, must be an Arkansas resident, must reside within their respective township, justice of the peace district, or county to be represented, must be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age, must be lawfully registered to vote, must never have been convicted of embezzlement of public money, bribery, forgery, or other infamous crime, and must not be appointed or elected to any other civil office.

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FAQ

How often is County Constable elected?

The position of County Constable is typically elected every 2 years.

What does it mean for an election to be partisan?

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

What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Johnson County, AR?

Party candidates: Must pay the party filing fee, if any, and file the party pledge, if any, with the secretary of the county committee of the political party during regular office hours during the party filing period. The filing fee is set by the county committee and authorized by the state executive committee. Must obtain a party certificate from the secretary or chair of the county committee of the political party. Independent candidates must file petitions signed by not less than 3% of the qualified electors in the county or township, as the case may be, in which the candidate seeks office, based upon the total number of votes cast for Governor in that county or township, as the case may be, in 2014, but in no event shall more than 2,000 signatures be required.

Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?

Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's Elections office.

Where is the filing office?

215 West Main Street Clarksville, AR 72830.

How can I get in touch with the filing office?

You can contact the filing office by calling 479-754-3967.

How do I get started running for County Constable?

You can start running for County Constable 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 Constable includes a primary, but not a runoff election.

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