About Mayor
About this position
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.
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 3 years
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for Mayor
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Residency within their ward. Must be a registered elector who is living in the area they seek to represent at the time of the election.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Candidates must circulate a nominating petition and receive 50 valid signatures in order to appear on the ballot
- Filing period
- January 28, 2028 - February 25, 2028
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the City Finance office.
- Where to file
- 625 North 5th Street, Spearfish, SD 57783
- Filing phone
- 605-642-1325
- Step 3
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