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September 27, 2023
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Election Date: Nov 3, 2026Filing Deadline: Sep 1, 2026
Election Details
- Office level: county
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: Full Time
- Affiliation: partisan
- Typical salary: $57,940.00
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: Dec 1, 2025 - Sep 1, 2026
- Positions: Nebraska State Senate - District 47Dawson County Commission - District 5Dawson County Commission - District 4Dawson County Weed BoardDawson County Clerk...
Job description
The County Court Clerk is responsible for maintaining court records, authenticating court orders and judgements, and administering oaths to witnesses and jurors.
Eligibility requirements
County officials must be residents of the county when they accept the office but they do not need to be a resident when declaring their candidacy
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 700 N Washington St, Room A, Lexington, NE 68850
Filing phone number: 308-324-2127
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
Filing requirements: Candidates must submit a partisan candidate filing form, a filing fee of $579.4 and a Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission C-1 form. A registered voter who was not a candidate in the primary election and who was not registered to vote with a party affiliation on or after March 1st and before the general election in the calendar year of the general election may have his or her name placed on the general election ballot for a partisan office by completing a nominating petition (which would be submitted in lieu of a partisan filing form). They will need to receive a number of valid signatures (registered voters within the specific district in which they are seeking office) equal to 10% of the number of registered voters there and file the completed petition with their respective office before September 4th.
FAQ
How often is County Court Clerk elected?
The position of County Court Clerk 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 Dawson County County, NE?
Candidates must submit a partisan candidate filing form, a filing fee of $579.4 and a Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission C-1 form. A registered voter who was not a candidate in the primary election and who was not registered to vote with a party affiliation on or after March 1st and before the general election in the calendar year of the general election may have his or her name placed on the general election ballot for a partisan office by completing a nominating petition (which would be submitted in lieu of a partisan filing form). They will need to receive a number of valid signatures (registered voters within the specific district in which they are seeking office) equal to 10% of the number of registered voters there and file the completed petition with their respective office before September 4th.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
Where is the filing office?
700 N Washington St, Room A, Lexington, NE 68850.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 308-324-2127.
How do I get started running for County Court Clerk?
You can start running for County Court Clerk 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 Court Clerk does not include a primary or runoff election.
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