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September 27, 2023
Run for County Auditor in Bennett County, SD
Election Date: Jun 2, 2026Filing Deadline:
Election Details
- Office level: county
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: Full Time
- Affiliation: partisan
- Typical salary: $33,825 per year
- Filing period: N/A - N/A
- Positions: Bennett County AuditorBennett County Auditor
Job description
The County Auditor is the chief accountant for the county. County Auditor duties include preparing and administering accounting records for county funds, overseeing audits of county departments, and regulating the budget.
Eligibility requirements
Must be a registered elector who is living in the area they seek to represent at the time of the election.
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 Bennett County, SD?
Each candidate needs to circulate a nominating petition and achieve the required amount of signatures. The required amount of signatures is based off of the last gubernatorial election. For a partisan candidate, you must obtain 1% of the total vote for your political party's candidate for governor at the last gubernatorial election or a maximum of 50, whichever is less, in the county or commissioner district (SDCL 12-6-7.1). An independent candidate must obtain 1% of the total vote for all candidates for governor at the last gubernatorial election in the county or commissioner district (SDCL 12-7-1). Candidates must obtain signatures from the political party they are registered to vote with; however, independent candidates may gather signatures from any registered voter. A candidate can purchase a voter registration list from the county auditor. The county auditor is allowed under law to charge for the voter list.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the County Auditor's office.
Where is the filing office?
202 Main St, P.O. Box 460, Martin, SD, 57551.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 605-685-6931.
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 includes a primary, but not a runoff election.
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