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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: Part Time
- Affiliation: partisan
- Typical salary: $16,805.00
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: Dec 1, 2025 - Sep 1, 2026
- Positions: Merrick County SheriffMerrick County Supervisor - District 2Merrick County Supervisor - District 1Merrick County TreasurerMerrick County Supervisor - District 5...
Job description
The County Surveyor is responsible for administering the county land survey records, re-establishing and maintaining the official government survey monuments, and reviewing property boundaries surveys and subdivision plans.
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: 1510 18th St, P.O. Box 27, Central City, NE 68826
Filing phone number: 308-946-2881
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
Filing requirements: Candidates must submit a partisan candidate filing form, a filing fee of $168.05 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 Surveyor elected?
The position of County Surveyor 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 Merrick County County, NE?
Candidates must submit a partisan candidate filing form, a filing fee of $168.05 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?
1510 18th St, P.O. Box 27, Central City, NE 68826.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 308-946-2881.
How do I get started running for County Surveyor?
You can start running for County Surveyor 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 Surveyor does not include a primary or runoff election.
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