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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: Kettering City Municipal Court JudgeKettering City MayorKettering City Municipal Court ClerkKettering City Council - At Large
Job description
The City Court Clerk is the recorder and custodian of all records part of any legal cause of action in the city courts.
Eligibility requirements
Must be a resident of the territorial jurisdiction of the court, 18 years, as of the date of the general election, and a registered elector in the territorial jurisdiction of the court.
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 451 West Third Street, Dayton, OH 45422
Filing phone number: 937-225-5656
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.
Filing requirements: Filing fee = $80; petition signature requirement of $80.
FAQ
How often is City Court Clerk elected?
The position of City Court Clerk 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 Kettering City, OH?
Filing fee = $80; petition signature requirement of $80.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.
Where is the filing office?
451 West Third Street, Dayton, OH 45422.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 937-225-5656.
How do I get started running for City Court Clerk?
You can start running for City Court Clerk 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 Court Clerk does not include a primary or runoff election.
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