Run for County Legislature//Executive Board in Stafford County, VA

Election Date: Jun 17, 2025
Filing Deadline: Apr 3, 2025

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Election Details

Office level: county
Length of term: 4 years
Commitment level: N/A
Affiliation: partisan for primary only
Typical salary: N/A
Filing period: Jan 2, 2025 - Apr 3, 2025
Positions:
Stafford County Board - Hartwood
Stafford County Board - Falmouth
Stafford County Board - Aquia
Stafford County Board - Garrisonville
Stafford County Board - Hartwood
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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.

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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 Stafford 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?

1300 Courthouse Rd, Stafford Courthouse, VA 22554.

How can I get in touch with the filing office?

You can contact the filing office by calling 540-658-4000.

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 includes a primary, but not a runoff election.

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