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September 27, 2023
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Election Date: May 6, 2025Filing Deadline:
Election Details
- Office level: county
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: N/A
- Affiliation: partisan
- Typical salary: $93,362/year
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: N/A - N/A
- Positions: Lorain County Common Pleas Court Judge - General Division (Term Commencing 1/6)Lorain County Commission (Term Commencing 1/1)Lorain County Common Pleas Court Judge - Domestic Division (Term Commencing 1/3)Lorain County Common Pleas Court Judge - General Division (Term Commencing 1/5)Lorain County Common Pleas Court Judge - General Division (Term Commencing 1/3)...
Job description
The County Court Clerk is responsible for maintaining court records, authenticating court orders and judgements, and administering oaths to witnesses and jurors.
Eligibility requirements
Must be a qualified elector residing in the county
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 1985 North Ridge Road East, Lorain, OH 44055
Filing phone number: 440-326-5900
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.
Filing requirements: Filing fee: $80. Petition signature requirement: For major party candidates: 50 signatures. For minor party candidates: 25 signatures. For independent candidates: signature requirements are based on the number of votes cast in the county in the last general election for governor. If the number of votes cast was fewer than 5,000, 25 signatures, or a number equal to 5 percent of the vote (whichever is less). If the number of votes cast was 5,000 or more, signatures equal to 1 percent of the vote..
FAQ
How often is County Court Clerk elected?
The position of County Court Clerk 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 Lorain County County, OH?
Filing fee: $80. Petition signature requirement: For major party candidates: 50 signatures. For minor party candidates: 25 signatures. For independent candidates: signature requirements are based on the number of votes cast in the county in the last general election for governor. If the number of votes cast was fewer than 5,000, 25 signatures, or a number equal to 5 percent of the vote (whichever is less). If the number of votes cast was 5,000 or more, signatures equal to 1 percent of the vote..
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.
Where is the filing office?
1985 North Ridge Road East, Lorain, OH 44055.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 440-326-5900.
How do I get started running for County Court Clerk?
You can start running for County 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 County Court Clerk does not include a primary or runoff election.
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