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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: Part Time
- Affiliation: nonpartisan
- Typical salary: N/A
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: N/A - N/A
- Positions: Alameda County Superior Court Judge (Sekany Seat)Alameda County Superior Court Judge (Roesch Seat)Alameda County Superior Court Judge (McKinney Seat)Alameda County Superior Court Judge (Hayashi Seat)Alameda County Superior Court Judge (Dickinson Seat)...
Job description
The County Superintendent leads the team of employees at the RCOE in working with each of the county's students to help ensure all students receive a high quality education, and that they graduate from high school well prepared for the workplace and for college. The County Superintendent and staff work to ensure each school district remains in solid financial condition. The County Superintendent advocates at the local, state and national levels for good public education policy on behalf of the students, families, schools and school districts in the county.
Eligibility requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age, a citizen of the state, a resident of the school district, a registered voter, and not disqualified by the constitution or laws of the state from holding a civil office
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 1225 Fallon St, Rm G-1, Oakland, CA 94612
Filing phone number: 510-272-6973
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the county registrar of voters' office.
Filing requirements: Filing fee is 1% of the first year salary as of the first day on which a candidate may circulate petitions in-lieu of filing fees; signature requirement if the number of registered voters in the district in which a candidate seeks nomination is 2,000 or more is three signatures of registered voters for each dollar of the filing fee, or 7 percent of the total of registered voters in the district, whichever is less; if the number of registered voters in the district in which a candidate seeks nomination is less than 2,000, requirement is three signatures of registered voters for each dollar of the filing fee, or 14 percent of the total of registered voters in the district in which the candidate seeks nomination, whichever is less.
FAQ
How often is County Superintendent of Schools elected?
The position of County Superintendent of Schools is typically elected every 4 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 Alameda County County, CA?
Filing fee is 1% of the first year salary as of the first day on which a candidate may circulate petitions in-lieu of filing fees; signature requirement if the number of registered voters in the district in which a candidate seeks nomination is 2,000 or more is three signatures of registered voters for each dollar of the filing fee, or 7 percent of the total of registered voters in the district, whichever is less; if the number of registered voters in the district in which a candidate seeks nomination is less than 2,000, requirement is three signatures of registered voters for each dollar of the filing fee, or 14 percent of the total of registered voters in the district in which the candidate seeks nomination, whichever is less.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the county registrar of voters' office.
Where is the filing office?
1225 Fallon St, Rm G-1, Oakland, CA 94612.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 510-272-6973.
How do I get started running for County Superintendent of Schools?
You can start running for County Superintendent of Schools 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 Superintendent of Schools does not include a primary or runoff election.
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