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September 27, 2023
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Election Date: Apr 14, 2026Filing Deadline: Feb 27, 2026
Election Details
- Office level: city
- Length of term: 2 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: Jan 30, 2026 - Feb 27, 2026
- Positions: Beresford City Council - Ward 1Beresford City Council - Ward 3Beresford City Council - Ward 2Beresford City Mayor
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 a citizen of the United States, a voter of and resident of the municipality, and of the ward if running for a ward office.
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 101 N 3rd Street, Beresford, SD 57004
Filing phone number: 605-763-2008
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the City Finance office.
Filing requirements: Filing fee = $0; petition signature requirement of the lesser of 5% of the registered voters of the ward based upon the number of registered voters recorded by the county auditor on the second Tuesday of January of the year of the election or 50 signatures.
FAQ
How often is City Executive-Mayor elected?
The position of City Executive-Mayor is typically elected every 2 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 Beresford City, SD?
Filing fee = $0; petition signature requirement of the lesser of 5% of the registered voters of the ward based upon the number of registered voters recorded by the county auditor on the second Tuesday of January of the year of the election or 50 signatures.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the City Finance office.
Where is the filing office?
101 N 3rd Street, Beresford, SD 57004.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 605-763-2008.
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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