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September 27, 2023
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Election Date: Nov 4, 2025Filing Deadline:
Election Details
- Office level: county
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: N/A
- Affiliation: partisan for primary only
- Typical salary: N/A
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: N/A - N/A
- Positions: Montgomery County School Board - District CMontgomery County Board - District CMontgomery County School Board - District DMontgomery County Board - District DMontgomery County Board - District A...
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
You must have been a resident of Virginia for one year immediately preceding the election, a resident of the county, city, or town in which you are trying to run for office, and registered to vote in the county, city, or town in which you are trying to run for office.
Filing instructions
Filing office address: Montgomery County: 755 Roanoke St, Christiansburg, VA, 24073; Roanoke County: 900 Chestnut St, Vinton, VA 24179
Filing phone number: 540-382-5741
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the county registrar's office.
Filing requirements: Filing fee: 2% of 1 year's minimum salary attached to the office for which the is candidate in effect in the year in which he files. If there is no salary or fee attached to the office, the fee for primary expenses shall be $5. Petition signature requirement: 125 signatures; or if from an election district not at large containing 1,000 or fewer registered voters, 50 signatures.
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 for primary only?
Nonpartisan elections do not require candidates to declare a party affiliation.
What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Montgomery County County, VA?
Filing fee: 2% of 1 year's minimum salary attached to the office for which the is candidate in effect in the year in which he files. If there is no salary or fee attached to the office, the fee for primary expenses shall be $5. Petition signature requirement: 125 signatures; or if from an election district not at large containing 1,000 or fewer registered voters, 50 signatures.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the county registrar's office.
Where is the filing office?
Montgomery County: 755 Roanoke St, Christiansburg, VA, 24073; Roanoke County: 900 Chestnut St, Vinton, VA 24179.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 540-382-5741.
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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