Elections

How to get on the ballot - filing for office

When to file

Online June 7-11 Begins Monday at 9:00 a.m. and ends Friday at 4:00 p.m.
In-Person June 7-11 Accepted during regular business hours
By Mail May 21-June 11 Must be received no later than June 11

File for office - start here

Federal offices

Online Candidate Filing

File your Declaration of Candidacy online.

Start here

Statewide offices
Legislative districts | single county
Legislative districts | multi-county
Judicial districts | single county
Judicial districts | multi-county
All other offices

Cost to file

  List of Filing Fees
  Filing fees are non-refundable
  If you are unable to pay the filing fee, you may submit a filing fee petition

What else do you need to know?

  Public Disclosure Commission
  State Voters' Pamphlet - Information for candidates   
  State Voters' Pamphlet - Information for judicial candidates  
  Write-in candidates
  Withdrawing your candidacy

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