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September 27, 2023
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Election Date: Nov 4, 2025Filing Deadline:
Election Details
- Office level: county
- Length of term: 4 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: Nassau County ClerkNassau County ExecutiveNassau County Court JudgeNassau County District Court Judge - District 4Nassau County Family Court Judge...
Job description
The District Attorney is the chief legal representative of the district.
Eligibility requirements
The District Attorney shall have been a resident of the County continuously for at least one (1) year preceding her election, and throughout her term of office, she shall be a qualified elector of the County, duly admitted to practice law in the State of New York
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 240 Old Country Rd, Mineola, NY 11501
Filing phone number: (516) 571-2660
Paperwork instructions: The sheets of a petition shall be numbered sequentially at the foot of each sheet. All petitions containing ten or more sheets shall be accompanied by a cover sheet. Any two or more petition sheets shall be securely fastened together by any means which will hold the pages together in numerical order. Petition sheets may be fastened together to form one or more volumes. Individual volumes of a petition shall be filed in the following manner: With respect to petitions which are filed with the Board of Elections in the City of New York, or petitions which are filed with other boards of elections containing candidates for more than one public or party office which are not coterminous, each volume of each petition shall bear an identification number, to be obtained in accordance with Section 6215.3, infra. The assigned identification number shall be inscribed on the front of the volume. If an identification number has not been inscribed by the person or persons filing the petition, and the petition consists of multiple volumes, then each volume of the petition shall be separately numbered on the front thereof. Only one identification number may be used to identify a petition volume. Any Board of Elections outside the City of New York may adopt a petition filing system for all petitions utilizing identification numbers as provided for in Section 6215.3. The Board may adopt such system through the approval of a rule at least two months prior to the first day to circulate petitions. The rule shall be filed at the county board of elections and the State Board of Elections. With respect to all other petitions which contain ten or more sheets, each volume of the petition shall have a cover sheet secured to the front of such volume.
Filing requirements: 2,000 signatures or 5% of the district's registered voters affiliated with the party whose nomination you are seeking (whichever is lesser)
FAQ
How often is District Attorney elected?
The position of District Attorney 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 Nassau County County, NY?
2,000 signatures or 5% of the district's registered voters affiliated with the party whose nomination you are seeking (whichever is lesser)
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
The sheets of a petition shall be numbered sequentially at the foot of each sheet. All petitions containing ten or more sheets shall be accompanied by a cover sheet. Any two or more petition sheets shall be securely fastened together by any means which will hold the pages together in numerical order. Petition sheets may be fastened together to form one or more volumes. Individual volumes of a petition shall be filed in the following manner: With respect to petitions which are filed with the Board of Elections in the City of New York, or petitions which are filed with other boards of elections containing candidates for more than one public or party office which are not coterminous, each volume of each petition shall bear an identification number, to be obtained in accordance with Section 6215.3, infra. The assigned identification number shall be inscribed on the front of the volume. If an identification number has not been inscribed by the person or persons filing the petition, and the petition consists of multiple volumes, then each volume of the petition shall be separately numbered on the front thereof. Only one identification number may be used to identify a petition volume. Any Board of Elections outside the City of New York may adopt a petition filing system for all petitions utilizing identification numbers as provided for in Section 6215.3. The Board may adopt such system through the approval of a rule at least two months prior to the first day to circulate petitions. The rule shall be filed at the county board of elections and the State Board of Elections. With respect to all other petitions which contain ten or more sheets, each volume of the petition shall have a cover sheet secured to the front of such volume.
Where is the filing office?
240 Old Country Rd, Mineola, NY 11501.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling (516) 571-2660.
How do I get started running for District Attorney?
You can start running for District Attorney 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 District Attorney does not include a primary or runoff election.
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