Candidate Filing Period
- State and Federal Candidate Filing Dates
- Monday, July 29 - Saturday, August 24
- This is for non-party political organization (NPPO) candidates and candidates nominated by petition to file nomination papers for state and federal offices.
- Paperwork to be filed with the Secretary of State's Office
- County Candidate Filing Dates:
- Monday, August 5 - Wednesday, August 28 at 5:00pm
- This is for non-party political organization (NPPO) candidates, candidates nominated by petition, and candidates for non-partisan offices to file nomination papers for county and township offices.
- This includes Ag Extension, Soil and Water, and Township Trustees/Clerks (Cass and Mallory only)
- Paperwork to be filed with the Auditor's Office
Signature Requirements
Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioner and County Agricultural Extension Council will need a minimum of 25 signatures on the nomination petition. Affidavit of Candidacy and Nomination Petition are required to file. Filing is open until August 28th at 5PM.
County Supervisor, Auditor, and Sheriff will need a minimum of 75 signatures on the nomination petition. Affidavit of Candidacy and Nomination Petition are required to file. Candidate filing begins August 5th. Deadline is August 28th by 5PM.
Township Trustee candidate filing begins August 5th. Deadline is August 28th by 5PM. Township Trustees will need a completed Affidavit of Candidacy to file. No signatures required.
Click here for candidate forms and information.
