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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: 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
- Positions: Jackson County Public Water Supply District 16 Board - Subdistrict 4Jackson County Public Water Supply District 17 Board - Subdistrict 1Jackson County Legislature - 2nd DistrictJackson County Public Water Supply District 13 Board - Subdistrict 1Jackson County Public Water Supply District 16 Board - Subdistrict 2...
Job description
The County Legislature or Executive Board is the governing body of the county and exercises broad policy-making authority. The Board is charged with implementing policy and overseeing the county budget process and allocation.
Eligibility requirements
Candidate must be U.S. citizen and at least 21 years of age. Candidate must be qualified voter in county for at least 3 years next preceding election and resident of district for at least 1 year next preceding election.
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 201 W Lexington, 2nd Fl, Independence, MO 64050
Filing phone number: 816-881-1626
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
Filing requirements: Filing fee: $50. Petition signature requirement: 2% of the total number of voters who voted at the last election for candidates for the office being sought or equal to 10,000 voters, whichever is less. .
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 Jackson County County, MO?
Filing fee: $50. Petition signature requirement: 2% of the total number of voters who voted at the last election for candidates for the office being sought or equal to 10,000 voters, whichever is less. .
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
Where is the filing office?
201 W Lexington, 2nd Fl, Independence, MO 64050.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 816-881-1626.
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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