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September 27, 2023
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Election Date: Nov 4, 2025Filing Deadline: Aug 6, 2025
Election Details
- Office level: city
- 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 - Aug 6, 2025
- Positions: Ashland City MayorAshland City Council - Ward 3Ashland City Law DirectorAshland City Council - Ward 4Ashland City Finance Director...
Job description
The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the municipality. They often preside over council meetings and may have the power to hire and fire heads of municipal departments.
Eligibility requirements
Must be 18 years old as of date of the general election; must be resident of the township/city/village comprising the district for at least one year; must be registered elector or the city or village
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 110 Cottage Street, Suite 106, Ashland, OH 44805
Filing phone number: 419-282-4224
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.
Filing requirements: Complete a nominating petition and statement of candidacy. There is a $30 filing fee for village offices and a $45 filing fee for city offices. A candidate running in a major party must collect 25 valid signatures. A candidate running in a minor party must collect 13 signatures. Independent candidates signature requirements are based on number of votes cast in the ward in the last general election for governor. An independent candidate running in a ward with less than 5,000 votes cast must collect 25 signatures or 5 percent of the vote (whichever is less). An independent candidate running in a ward with 5,000 or more votes cast must collect valid signatures for a total of one percent of the votes cast.. Check with your local County Board of Elections for petition and additional information. You can find your county board of elections information at https://www.sos.state.oh.us/elections/elections-officials/county-boards-of-elections-directory/
FAQ
How often is City Executive-Mayor elected?
The position of City Executive-Mayor 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 Ashland City, OH?
Complete a nominating petition and statement of candidacy. There is a $30 filing fee for village offices and a $45 filing fee for city offices. A candidate running in a major party must collect 25 valid signatures. A candidate running in a minor party must collect 13 signatures. Independent candidates signature requirements are based on number of votes cast in the ward in the last general election for governor. An independent candidate running in a ward with less than 5,000 votes cast must collect 25 signatures or 5 percent of the vote (whichever is less). An independent candidate running in a ward with 5,000 or more votes cast must collect valid signatures for a total of one percent of the votes cast.. Check with your local County Board of Elections for petition and additional information. You can find your county board of elections information at https://www.sos.state.oh.us/elections/elections-officials/county-boards-of-elections-directory/
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.
Where is the filing office?
110 Cottage Street, Suite 106, Ashland, OH 44805.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 419-282-4224.
How do I get started running for City Executive-Mayor?
You can start running for City Executive-Mayor 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 City Executive-Mayor does not include a primary or runoff election.
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