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September 27, 2023
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Election Date: Nov 15, 2025Filing Deadline:
Election Details
- Office level: county
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: N/A
- Affiliation: partisan
- Typical salary: N/A
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: N/A - N/A
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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 a citizen of the United States, a qualified elector of the city, and domiciled in the district for at least 2 years preceding the election. Must not hold any other public office unless that office is notary public, an office in the military or naval forces, or a position as an educator in a public institution.
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 421 Loyola Avenue, Room 402 New Orleans, LA 70112
Filing phone number: 504-407-0000
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the Parish Court Clerk's office.
Filing requirements: Filing fee of $375; in lieu of fee, signature requirement of 1000 signatures
FAQ
How often is County Legislature-Executive Board elected?
The position of County Legislature-Executive Board 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 Orleans Parish County, LA?
Filing fee of $375; in lieu of fee, signature requirement of 1000 signatures
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the Parish Court Clerk's office.
Where is the filing office?
421 Loyola Avenue, Room 402 New Orleans, LA 70112.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 504-407-0000.
How do I get started running for County Legislature-Executive Board?
You can start running for County Legislature-Executive Board 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 Legislature-Executive Board does not include a primary or runoff election.
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