Candidate must be 18 years of age, citizens of the United States and of this state, and have been inhabitants of the state for 5 years, and the circuit for the period of 1 year. Must be qualified to hold office under the authority of this state except: Those who have been convicted of offering or giving a bribe, or of larceny, or any other offense declared infamous by law, unless restored to citizenship in the mode pointed out by law; Those against whom there is a judgment unpaid for any moneys received by them, in any official capacity, due to the United States, to this state, or any county thereof; Those who are defaulters to the treasury at the time of the election, and the election of any such person shall be void; Soldiers, seamen, marines, or airmen in the regular army or navy or air force of the United States; and Members of congress, and persons holding any office of profit or trust under any foreign power, other state of the union, or under the United States. Candidate shall be a duly licensed attorney admitted to the practice of law in this state.
Filing Requirements
No filing fee; Signature requirement of 25.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the County Election Commissioner's office.