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September 27, 2023
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Election Date: Nov 3, 2026Filing Deadline: Aug 3, 2026
Election Details
- Office level: county
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: Full Time
- Affiliation: partisan
- Typical salary: $114,347.00
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: Feb 25, 2025 - Aug 3, 2026
- Positions: Prince George's County Council - District 1
Job description
As the elected legislative body of the County, the Council has the exclusive power to enact, repeal, and amend all public local laws. Legislation must take the form of ordinances, which are advertised and come before the Council and the public at their bi-monthly legislative sessions. The Council also entertains resolutions for many administrative issues. The Council is the final fiscal authority of the County, sitting in May in review of the proposed County Budget and adopting the final Budget. Additionally, the Council sits as The Board of Health twice a year.
Eligibility requirements
A Council member shall be a qualified voter of Prince George's County at the time of his election. During his term of office, he shall not hold any other office of profit in state, county, or municipal government. A Council member shall not, during the whole term for which he was elected, be eligible for appointment to any County office or position carrying compensation which has been created during his term of office.
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 1100 Mercantile Lane Suite 115A Largo, MD 20774
Filing phone number: 301-341-7300
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.
Filing requirements: Filing location is the county, need a Campaign Account, financial disclosure is required, $25 filing fee
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 District 1, Vansville County, MD?
Filing location is the county, need a Campaign Account, financial disclosure is required, $25 filing fee
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.
Where is the filing office?
1100 Mercantile Lane Suite 115A Largo, MD 20774.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 301-341-7300.
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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