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Filing for Office in 2025
Candidates must file a Declaration of Candidacy AND a Petition of Candidacy*聽with the county elections office before 5:00 p.m. on the filing deadline for the election in which they are running.
Special District Declaration of Candidacy Form [PDF]
May Election Filing Deadline: March 21, 2025
November Election Filing Deadline: September 5, 2025
*The Petition of Candidacy form is included with the Declaration of Candidacy PDF file linked above. Candidates for Special District office must have valid signatures for at least 5 eligible voters within the district, zone, or political subdivision.
May Election Candidates
The following Special District offices will be voted on in the May Election:
- Auditorium
- Highway
- Hospital
- Library
- Water and Sewer
- Weather Modification
November Election Candidates
The following Special District offices will be voted on in the November Election:
- Ambulance Service District Commissioner
- Cemetery
- Fire Protection
- Recreation
- School Trustee
Write-In Candidates
Write-In candidates must file a Declaration of Intent with the county elections office before 5:00 p.m. on the filing deadline for the election in which they are running.聽
Special District Write-In Declaration of Intent Form [PDF]
May Election Filing Deadline: March 28, 2025
November Election Filing Deadline: September 12, 2025
Withdrawing as a Candidate
Candidates may withdraw their candidacy by submitting the Withdrawal of Candidacy Form before the withdrawal deadline.
May Election Withdrawal Deadline: April 4, 2025
November Election Withdrawal Deadline: September 19, 2025
More Information
Looking for current officeholders?
Find more local-level candidate filing information with the county elections office.
Learn more about running for office.
