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September 27, 2023
Run for City Legislature in D'Iberville, MS
Election Date: Apr 1, 2025Filing Deadline: Jan 31, 2025
Election Details
- Office level: city
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: N/A
- Affiliation: partisan
- Typical salary: N/A
- Filing period: Jan 1, 2025 - Jan 31, 2025
- Positions: D'Iberville City Council - Ward 3D'Iberville City Council - Ward 1D'Iberville City Council - At LargeD'Iberville City Council - Ward 2D'Iberville City Council - Ward 1...
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 qualified elector of the State of Mississippi in the ward of the municipality in question, must never have been convicted of bribery, perjury or other infamous crime, and must never have been convicted of a felony in federal court nor of a crime in the court of another state which is a felony in this state
FAQ
How often is City Legislature elected?
The position of City Legislature 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 D'Iberville, MS?
Filing fee is $10 (major party), $0 (minor party and independent candidates); petition signature requirement is 50 (independent candidates only).
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the Municipal Court office.
Where is the filing office?
P.O. Box 6519 D'Iberville MS 39540.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 228‐392‐7966.
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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