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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: 6 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: Prairie County Commission - District 2Prairie County Clerk/Recorder/District Court ClerkMontana House of Representatives - District 79Prairie County Justice of the PeacePrairie County Attorney...
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
No person is eligible to a county office who at the time of his election is not of the age of voting as required by the Montana Constitution; a citizen of the State; and an elector of the county in which the duties of the office are to be exercised or for which he is elected.
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 217 W Park Street PO Box 125 Terry, MT 59349
Filing phone number: 406-635-5575
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office
Filing requirements: Filing Fee: 0.5% of the total annual salary. Petitino Signature Requirement: Independent, Minor Party, and Indigent Candidates are required to submit 5% or more of the total votes cast for the successful candidate for the same office at the last general election. Major party candidates are not required to submit any signatures
FAQ
How often is County Legislature-Executive Board elected?
The position of County Legislature-Executive Board is typically elected every 6 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 Prairie County County, MT?
Filing Fee: 0.5% of the total annual salary. Petitino Signature Requirement: Independent, Minor Party, and Indigent Candidates are required to submit 5% or more of the total votes cast for the successful candidate for the same office at the last general election. Major party candidates are not required to submit any signatures
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office
Where is the filing office?
217 W Park Street PO Box 125 Terry, MT 59349.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 406-635-5575.
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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