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September 27, 2023
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Election Date: Nov 3, 2026Filing Deadline: Mar 19, 2026
Election Details
- Office level: county
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: N/A
- Affiliation: partisan
- Typical salary: N/A
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: Mar 13, 2026 - Mar 19, 2026
- Positions: Morgan County SheriffMorgan County Clerk/AuditorMorgan County AttorneyMorgan County Council - District 2Morgan County Council - District 1...
Job description
The County Legislature or Executive Board is the governing body of the county and exercises broad policy-making authority. The Board is charged with implementing policy and overseeing the county budget process and allocation.
Eligibility requirements
Candidate must be U.S. Citizen, meet legal requirements of the office, and if seeking a registered party nomination they must state political party and not be a member of any political party
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 48 West Young St., Room 18 P.O. Box 886 Morgan, UT 84050
Filing phone number: 801-845-4011
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
Filing requirements: Filing Fee: $50 plus 1/8 of 1% of the total salary for the full term of office legally paid to the person holding the office for all other federal, state, and county offices. Petition Signature Requirement: 3% of the registered voters who are residents of the area permitted to vote for the county office and are permitted by the qualified political party to vote for the qualified political party's candidates in a primary election
FAQ
How often is County Legislature-Executive Board elected?
The position of County Legislature-Executive Board 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 Morgan County County, UT?
Filing Fee: $50 plus 1/8 of 1% of the total salary for the full term of office legally paid to the person holding the office for all other federal, state, and county offices. Petition Signature Requirement: 3% of the registered voters who are residents of the area permitted to vote for the county office and are permitted by the qualified political party to vote for the qualified political party's candidates in a primary election
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
Where is the filing office?
48 West Young St., Room 18 P.O. Box 886 Morgan, UT 84050.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 801-845-4011.
How do I get started running for County Legislature-Executive Board?
You can start running for County Legislature-Executive Board 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 Legislature-Executive Board does not include a primary or runoff election.
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