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September 27, 2023
Run for Soil and Water District Board-Watershed Improvement District Board in Grant County, NM
Election Date: Nov 2, 2027Filing Deadline:
Election Details
- Office level: local
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: N/A
- Affiliation: nonpartisan
- Typical salary: N/A
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: N/A - N/A
- Positions: Grant County Magistrate Judge - Division 1New Mexico House of Representatives - District 17Upper Gila Valley Watershed Board - Position 2New Mexico State Senate - District 17Grant Soil and Water Conservation District Board - Position 1...
Job description
The Soil and Water District Board, or Water Improvement District Board, is responsible for overseeing soil and watersheds within the district, and making plans and proposals to maintain and improve their quality.
Eligibility requirements
No person shall become a candidate in a regular local election unless the person physically resides within the boundaries of the district or districted area in which the person desires to be elected or to represent and the person's record of voter registration shows that the person is both a qualified elector of the state and was registered to vote in the area to be elected to represent on the date the proclamation calling a local election is filed in the office of the secretary of state.
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM 88061
Filing phone number: 575-574-0043
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
Filing requirements: Declaration of Candidacy, Affidavit of Designee for Filing (if someone files on behalf of candidate), Each person desiring to be a director of a watershed district shall file a nominating petition with the proper filing office in accordance with the provisions of the Local Election Act, signed by ten or more qualified electors.
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FAQ
How often is Soil and Water District Board-Watershed Improvement District Board elected?
The position of Soil and Water District Board-Watershed Improvement District Board is typically elected every 4 years.
What does it mean for an election to be nonpartisan?
Nonpartisan elections do not require candidates to declare a party affiliation.
What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Grant County, NM?
Declaration of Candidacy, Affidavit of Designee for Filing (if someone files on behalf of candidate), Each person desiring to be a director of a watershed district shall file a nominating petition with the proper filing office in accordance with the provisions of the Local Election Act, signed by ten or more qualified electors.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
Where is the filing office?
1400 Highway 180 East, Silver City, NM 88061.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 575-574-0043.
How do I get started running for Soil and Water District Board-Watershed Improvement District Board?
You can start running for Soil and Water District Board-Watershed Improvement District 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 Soil and Water District Board-Watershed Improvement District Board does not include a primary or runoff election.
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