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September 27, 2023
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Election Date: Nov 3, 2026Filing Deadline: Aug 5, 2026
Election Details
- Office level: county
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: Full Time
- Affiliation: partisan
- Typical salary: $65,620
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: N/A - Aug 5, 2026
- Positions: Clermont County Municipal Court Judge (Term Commencing 1/1)Clermont County CommissionClermont County Common Pleas Court Judge - Domestic Relations Division (Term Commencing 1/4)Clermont County Common Pleas Court Judge - General Division (Term Commencing 1/3)Clermont County Common Pleas Court Judge - General Division (Term Commencing 1/2)...
Job description
The County Auditor has several important responsibilities including: Sealing gas pumps, scales and other measuring devices; Appraisal and assessment of property; Licensing dogs, vendors, and others; Calculating taxes and ad ministering assessments; Administering tax exemptions for senior citizens, the disabled, charities, and churches; etc. Distributing money to schools and local governments; Managing the county's computer systems in some counties and; Chairing and/or voting on many local governmental boards.
Eligibility requirements
maximum age: 70 years, must be a qualified elector residing in the district, must be admitted to practice as an attorney in this state and have, for a total of six years preceding the commencement of the term, engaged in the practice of law in Ohio or served as a judge of a court of record in any jurisdiction in the U.S., or both
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 76 South Riverside Drive, Batavia, OH 45103
Filing phone number: 513-732-7275
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.
Filing requirements: $80 fee, 50 signatures (major party candidates), 25 signatures (minor party candidates). 25 signatures or fewer (independent candidates, will be 5% of number of votes cast in county for last general election for governor or 25, whichever is smaller)
FAQ
How often is County Auditor elected?
The position of County Auditor 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 Clermont County County, OH?
$80 fee, 50 signatures (major party candidates), 25 signatures (minor party candidates). 25 signatures or fewer (independent candidates, will be 5% of number of votes cast in county for last general election for governor or 25, whichever is smaller)
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.
Where is the filing office?
76 South Riverside Drive, Batavia, OH 45103.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 513-732-7275.
How do I get started running for County Auditor?
You can start running for County Auditor 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 Auditor does not include a primary or runoff election.
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