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September 27, 2023
Run for County Court Clerk in Carroll County, TN
Election Date: May 5, 2026Filing Deadline: Feb 19, 2026
Election Details
- Office level: county
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: Full Time
- Affiliation: partisan
- Typical salary: N/A
- Filing period: Dec 22, 2025 - Feb 19, 2026
- Positions: Carroll County Circuit Court ClerkCarroll County Circuit Court Clerk
Job description
The Circuit Court Clerk ensures the efficient operations of the circuit court, general sessions court, and juvenile court by maintaining dockets and records, handling administrative matters and serving as goodwill ambassadors to the public. Some duties include: attending each court session with all the papers for the cases on the docket; administering oaths to parties and witnesses who testify; keeping minutes of the court in a well-bound book or in an electronic format so long as certain rules relating to the safekeeping of the records are followed; maintaining the rule docket and an execution docket in which all court judgments or decrees are entered in order of rendition and all receipts and disbursements in a case are entered; maintaining indexes for all books and dockets that are kept by the office.
Eligibility requirements
All persons of the age of eighteen years who are citizens of the United States and of TN, and have been inhabitants of the state, county, district, or circuit are qualified to hold office under the authority of this state unless this person: has been convicted of a felony; has not paid a judgment for money received in an official capacity, which is due to the US, TN, or any county; has defaulted to the treasury at the time of election (in which case the election is void); serves in the armed forces of the United States; or is a member of Congress or holds any office of profit or trust under any foreign power. Eligible candidates must reside in the county wherein the court is held.
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 Carroll County, TN?
No filing fee. Petition signature requirement of 25 signatures.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the County Election Commissioner's office.
Where is the filing office?
625 High Street, Suite 113, Huntingdon, TN 38344-1731.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 731-986-1968.
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 includes a primary, but not a runoff election.
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