Run for City Legislature in Newington

Election Date: Sep 9, 2025
Filing Deadline: Aug 6, 2025

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Election Details

Office level: town
Length of term: 2 years
Commitment level: Part Time
Affiliation: partisan
Typical salary: $0
Filing period: Jan 2, 2025 - Aug 6, 2025
Positions:
Newington Town Council
Newington Town Council

Job description

The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.

Eligibility requirements

Must be an elector and resident of the town.

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FAQ

How often is City Legislature elected?

The position of City Legislature 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 Newington?

Filing Fee = $0; petition signature requirement of 5% of the electors whose names appear upon the last-completed enrollment list of such party in such municipality or in such political subdivision.

Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?

Submit paperwork to the Party Registrar's office.

Where is the filing office?

131 Cedar Street, Newington, CT 06111.

How can I get in touch with the filing office?

You can contact the filing office by calling 860-665-8515.

How do I get started running for City Legislature?

You can start running for City Legislature 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 City Legislature includes a primary, but not a runoff election.

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