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Run for County Sheriff in Kennebec County, ME
Election Date: Jun 11, 2024Filing Deadline:
Election Details
- Office level: county
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: Full Time
- Affiliation: partisan
- Typical salary: N/A
- Filing period: N/A - N/A
- Positions: Kennebec County SheriffKennebec County Sheriff
Job description
The County Sheriff is the chief law enforcement official of the county and is responsible for ensuring that all local, state, and federal laws are followed.
Eligibility requirements
A candidate for any County Office must be at least 18 years of age and a resident and voter in the electoral district which the candidate seeks to represent as of the date that the candidate files nomination petitions in the year of the election. A person may not be a candidate for election to the office of sheriff or serve as sheriff of any county in the State unless the candidate meets the following qualifications: A. The candidate swears to or affirms the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics; B. The candidate has never been convicted of a Class C or higher crime; C. The candidate applies to the Secretary of State for a criminal background investigation; D. The candidate submits written certification from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy that the candidate has: (1) Met the basic law enforcement training standards under Title 25, section 2804-C; or (2) Met the basic corrections training standards under Title 25, section 2804-D; and E. The candidate swears to or affirms that the candidate has at least 5 years of supervisory employment experience and submits the name, address and telephone number for the relevant employer or employers.
FAQ
How often is County Sheriff elected?
The position of County Sheriff 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 Kennebec County, ME?
Petition signature requirement: 150 signatures (party candidate), 300 signatures (non-party candidate).
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the Maine Secretary of State's office.
Where is the filing office?
111 Sewall Street, 4th Floor, Augusta, ME 04333.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 207-624-7736.
How do I get started running for County Sheriff?
You can start running for County Sheriff 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 Sheriff includes a primary, but not a runoff election.
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