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September 27, 2023
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Election Date: Nov 3, 2026Filing Deadline:
Election Details
- Office level: county
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: Full Time
- Affiliation: partisan
- Typical salary: 65079
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: N/A - N/A
- Positions: Arkansas State District Court Judge - District 6, GreenwoodSebastian County Constable - District 3Sebastian County Constable - District 1Arkansas State District Court Judge - District 6, Fort Smith 3Arkansas State District Court Judge - District 6, Fort Smith 2...
Job description
The County Courts shall have exclusive original jurisdiction in all matters relating to county taxes, roads, bridges, ferries, paupers, bastardy, vagrants, the apprenticeship of minors, the disbursement of money for county purposes, and in every other case that may be necessary to the internal improvement and local concerns of the respective counties.
Eligibility requirements
Candidate must be a qualified elector, resident of Arkansas for 2 years, resident of the county, and at least 25 years old.
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 1 E 7th St, Mountain Home, AR 72653
Filing phone number: 870-425-3475
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the county clerk's office. Must file the party certificate and political practices pledge during regular office hours during the party filing period.
Filing requirements: Filing fee is set by the party county committee; filing fee is 0.
FAQ
How often is County Court Judge elected?
The position of County Court Judge is typically elected every 4 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 Sebastian County County, AR?
Filing fee is set by the party county committee; filing fee is 0.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the county clerk's office. Must file the party certificate and political practices pledge during regular office hours during the party filing period.
Where is the filing office?
1 E 7th St, Mountain Home, AR 72653.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 870-425-3475.
How do I get started running for County Court Judge?
You can start running for County Court Judge 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 Court Judge does not include a primary or runoff election.
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