How to run for office in 2027 and 2028
What it takes to get on the ballot: who can run, where and when to file, the fee or petition, and the first campaign-finance steps, from each election office's own rules. 2027 elections, listed by filing deadline · 2028: Congress and President.
2027 elections
| Filing | December 1, 2026 to January 5, 2027 |
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| Election | Spring primary (only if 3+ candidates) February 16, 2027; spring election April 6, 2027 |
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| Where to file | Wisconsin Elections Commission (P.O. Box 7984, Madison, WI 53707-7984). The campaign registration and Statement of Economic Interests go to the Wisconsin Ethics Commission. |
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MyVote Wisconsin · Steps for each seat are on its page, under "Run for this seat."
| Filing | November 4, 2026 to January 8, 2027 |
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| Election | Primary May 18, 2027; election day November 2, 2027 |
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| Where to file | Kentucky Secretary of State, 1025 Capital Center Drive, Suite 201, Frankfort, KY 40601 |
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Kentucky State Board of Elections · Steps for each seat are on its page, under "Run for this seat."
| Filing | January 11, 2027 to January 15, 2027 |
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| Election | First election March 9, 2027; general election May 18, 2027 |
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| Where to file | Duval County Supervisor of Elections, Candidate Services, 105 E. Monroe Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 (appointments recommended). |
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Mayor
Who can run
- Registered voter of Duval County.
- Resident and qualified elector of Duval County for at least 365 consecutive days immediately before qualifying.
Cost to file
- Fee: $16,442.09 or $10,961.40. The fee is 6% of the office's salary for candidates running with a party affiliation and 4% for candidates with no party affiliation, paid by a check drawn on the campaign account, payable to the Supervisor of Elections and signed by the treasurer.
- Petition instead: In place of the fee: 6,553 valid petition signatures. Petitions (form DS-DE 104) must reach the Supervisor of Elections before noon December 14, 2026, with 10 cents per signature paid in advance for verification (an Affidavit of Undue Burden, DS-DE 19A, can waive the charge).
Official candidate guide · Filing rules · DS-DE 9, Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository · DS-DE 84, Statement of Candidate · 2027 Qualifying Fees and Petition Requirements chart · The seat and its candidates
Sheriff
Who can run
- Registered voter of Duval County.
- Resident and qualified elector of Duval County for at least 183 consecutive days immediately before qualifying for sheriff.
Cost to file
- Fee: $16,659.42 or $11,106.28. The fee is 6% of the office's salary for candidates running with a party affiliation and 4% for candidates with no party affiliation, paid by a check drawn on the campaign account, payable to the Supervisor of Elections and signed by the treasurer.
- Petition instead: In place of the fee: 6,553 valid petition signatures. Petitions (form DS-DE 104) must reach the Supervisor of Elections before noon December 14, 2026, with 10 cents per signature paid in advance for verification (an Affidavit of Undue Burden, DS-DE 19A, can waive the charge).
Official candidate guide · Filing rules · DS-DE 9, Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository · DS-DE 84, Statement of Candidate · 2027 Qualifying Fees and Petition Requirements chart · The seat and its candidates
City Council, district
Who can run
- Qualified elector of Duval County.
- Resident and qualified elector of Duval County for at least 183 consecutive days immediately before qualifying (City Charter, Article 5, Section 5.04).
- Resident and qualified elector of the council district for at least 183 consecutive days immediately before qualifying.
Cost to file
- Fee: $3,833.37 or $2,555.58. The fee is 6% of the office's salary for candidates running with a party affiliation and 4% for candidates with no party affiliation, paid by a check drawn on the campaign account, payable to the Supervisor of Elections and signed by the treasurer.
- Petition instead: In place of the fee: valid signatures from 1% of the district's active registered voters, from 372 (District 9) to 556 (District 11); the chart lists each district. Petitions (form DS-DE 104) must reach the Supervisor of Elections before noon December 14, 2026, with 10 cents per signature paid in advance for verification (an Affidavit of Undue Burden, DS-DE 19A, can waive the charge).
Official candidate guide · Filing rules · DS-DE 9, Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository · DS-DE 84, Statement of Candidate · 2027 Qualifying Fees and Petition Requirements chart · All 14 seats
City Council, at-large
Who can run
- Qualified elector of Duval County.
- Resident and qualified elector of Duval County for at least 183 consecutive days immediately before qualifying (City Charter, Article 5, Section 5.04).
- An at-large candidate from a residence area must also have lived in and been a qualified elector of that residence area for at least 183 consecutive days before qualifying.
Cost to file
- Fee: $3,833.37 or $2,555.58. The fee is 6% of the office's salary for candidates running with a party affiliation and 4% for candidates with no party affiliation, paid by a check drawn on the campaign account, payable to the Supervisor of Elections and signed by the treasurer.
- Petition instead: In place of the fee: 6,553 valid petition signatures. Petitions (form DS-DE 104) must reach the Supervisor of Elections before noon December 14, 2026, with 10 cents per signature paid in advance for verification (an Affidavit of Undue Burden, DS-DE 19A, can waive the charge).
Official candidate guide · Filing rules · DS-DE 9, Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository · DS-DE 84, Statement of Candidate · 2027 Qualifying Fees and Petition Requirements chart · All 5 seats
Property Appraiser
Who can run
- Registered voter of Duval County.
- Resident and qualified elector of Duval County for at least 183 consecutive days immediately before qualifying for property appraiser.
Cost to file
- Fee: $12,536.40 or $8,357.60. The fee is 6% of the office's salary for candidates running with a party affiliation and 4% for candidates with no party affiliation, paid by a check drawn on the campaign account, payable to the Supervisor of Elections and signed by the treasurer.
- Petition instead: In place of the fee: 6,553 valid petition signatures. Petitions (form DS-DE 104) must reach the Supervisor of Elections before noon December 14, 2026, with 10 cents per signature paid in advance for verification (an Affidavit of Undue Burden, DS-DE 19A, can waive the charge).
Official candidate guide · Filing rules · DS-DE 9, Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository · DS-DE 84, Statement of Candidate · 2027 Qualifying Fees and Petition Requirements chart
Supervisor of Elections
Who can run
- Registered voter of Duval County.
- Resident and qualified elector of Duval County for at least 183 consecutive days immediately before qualifying for supervisor of elections.
Cost to file
- Fee: $12,536.40 or $8,357.60. The fee is 6% of the office's salary for candidates running with a party affiliation and 4% for candidates with no party affiliation, paid by a check drawn on the campaign account, payable to the Supervisor of Elections and signed by the treasurer.
- Petition instead: In place of the fee: 6,553 valid petition signatures. Petitions (form DS-DE 104) must reach the Supervisor of Elections before noon December 14, 2026, with 10 cents per signature paid in advance for verification (an Affidavit of Undue Burden, DS-DE 19A, can waive the charge).
Official candidate guide · Filing rules · DS-DE 9, Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository · DS-DE 84, Statement of Candidate · 2027 Qualifying Fees and Petition Requirements chart
Tax Collector
Who can run
- Registered voter of Duval County.
- Resident and qualified elector of Duval County for at least 183 consecutive days immediately before qualifying for tax collector.
Cost to file
- Fee: $14,240.10 or $9,493.40. The fee is 6% of the office's salary for candidates running with a party affiliation and 4% for candidates with no party affiliation, paid by a check drawn on the campaign account, payable to the Supervisor of Elections and signed by the treasurer.
- Petition instead: In place of the fee: 6,553 valid petition signatures. Petitions (form DS-DE 104) must reach the Supervisor of Elections before noon December 14, 2026, with 10 cents per signature paid in advance for verification (an Affidavit of Undue Burden, DS-DE 19A, can waive the charge).
Official candidate guide · Filing rules · DS-DE 9, Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository · DS-DE 84, Statement of Candidate · 2027 Qualifying Fees and Petition Requirements chart
Duval County Supervisor of Elections · Steps for each seat are on its page, under "Run for this seat."
| Filing | January 13, 2027 to January 15, 2027 |
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| Election | April 17, 2027 |
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| Where to file | Louisiana Secretary of State's Office, 3851 Essen Ln., Baton Rouge, LA 70809 |
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Member, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE)
Who can run
- A resident of the BESE district.
- No person who has served more than two and one-half terms in three consecutive terms may be elected to the board for the succeeding term.
- A qualified elector (registered voter) in the jurisdiction of the office.
- Not currently under an order of imprisonment for a felony conviction and not barred from qualifying by a felony conviction under Article I, Section 10.1 of the Louisiana Constitution.
- Has filed federal and state income tax returns for each of the previous five tax years (or filed an extension, or was not required to file).
- Owes no outstanding fines, fees or penalties under the Campaign Finance Disclosure Act or the Code of Governmental Ethics.
- Must show a valid Louisiana driver's license or Louisiana ID card when qualifying.
Cost to file
- Fee: $600 qualifying fee plus $25 campaign sign recycling fee and a $300 state central committee fee (Democratic and Republican candidates only).
- Petition instead: 1,000 signatures of voters eligible to vote on the office; a candidate not affiliated with the Democratic or Republican party may be nominated only by voters who are not affiliated with those parties. Signatures may be gathered from September 15, 2026 and must be submitted to the registrar of voters by December 16, 2026.
Official candidate guide · Filing rules · Notice of Candidacy (standard qualifying form) · Nominating Petition (congressional, state or local office) · Agent Affidavit
Mayor
Who can run
- (Lawrason Act municipalities) An elector of the municipality who, at the time of qualification, has been domiciled in and actually resided in the municipality for at least the immediately preceding year.
- Home rule or legislative charter municipalities: the charter sets the qualifications.
- A qualified elector (registered voter) in the jurisdiction of the office.
- Not currently under an order of imprisonment for a felony conviction and not barred from qualifying by a felony conviction under Article I, Section 10.1 of the Louisiana Constitution.
- Has filed federal and state income tax returns for each of the previous five tax years (or filed an extension, or was not required to file).
- Owes no outstanding fines, fees or penalties under the Campaign Finance Disclosure Act or the Code of Governmental Ethics.
- Must show a valid Louisiana driver's license or Louisiana ID card when qualifying.
Cost to file
- Fee: By municipal population (latest census): 0-4,999 $40; 5,000-24,999 $75; 25,000-49,999 $150; 50,000-99,999 $225; 100,000-299,999 $300; 300,000+ $375; plus a $25 campaign sign recycling fee. Democratic and Republican candidates also pay a state central committee fee and, if assessed, a parish executive committee fee (each half the qualifying fee). Orleans Parish: Mayor and all Councilmembers $375 plus $25.
- Petition instead: In lieu of fees: a nominating petition, signatures by population: 0-4,999: 50; 5,000-24,999: 200; 25,000-49,999: 300; 50,000-99,999: 500; 100,000-299,999: 750; 300,000+: 1,000 (Orleans Mayor and Councilmembers: 1,000). Signatures may be gathered from September 15, 2026 and must be submitted to the registrar of voters by December 16, 2026 for certification.
Official candidate guide · Filing rules · Notice of Candidacy (standard qualifying form) · Nominating Petition (congressional, state or local office) · Agent Affidavit
Council member / Alderman
Who can run
- (Lawrason Act municipalities) An elector of the municipality who, at the time of qualification, has been domiciled in and actually resided in the municipality for at least the immediately preceding year.
- Members elected from wards must reside in their ward at the time of qualifying.
- Home rule or legislative charter municipalities: the charter sets the qualifications.
- A qualified elector (registered voter) in the jurisdiction of the office.
- Not currently under an order of imprisonment for a felony conviction and not barred from qualifying by a felony conviction under Article I, Section 10.1 of the Louisiana Constitution.
- Has filed federal and state income tax returns for each of the previous five tax years (or filed an extension, or was not required to file).
- Owes no outstanding fines, fees or penalties under the Campaign Finance Disclosure Act or the Code of Governmental Ethics.
- Must show a valid Louisiana driver's license or Louisiana ID card when qualifying.
Cost to file
- Fee: By municipal population (latest census): 0-4,999 $40; 5,000-24,999 $75; 25,000-49,999 $150; 50,000-99,999 $225; 100,000-299,999 $300; 300,000+ $375; plus a $25 campaign sign recycling fee. Democratic and Republican candidates also pay a state central committee fee and, if assessed, a parish executive committee fee (each half the qualifying fee). Orleans Parish: Mayor and all Councilmembers $375 plus $25.
- Petition instead: In lieu of fees: a nominating petition, signatures by population: 0-4,999: 50; 5,000-24,999: 200; 25,000-49,999: 300; 50,000-99,999: 500; 100,000-299,999: 750; 300,000+: 1,000 (Orleans Mayor and Councilmembers: 1,000). Signatures may be gathered from September 15, 2026 and must be submitted to the registrar of voters by December 16, 2026 for certification.
Official candidate guide · Filing rules · Notice of Candidacy (standard qualifying form) · Nominating Petition (congressional, state or local office) · Agent Affidavit
Chief of Police (elected) / Marshal
Who can run
- (Lawrason Act municipalities) An elector of the municipality when elected; at qualification, domiciled for at least the immediately preceding year in the city or town (village chief of police: resident of the parish for that year, with listed exceptions).
- Training requirements under R.S. 33:2345 apply to incumbents seeking reelection, with listed exemptions.
- A qualified elector (registered voter) in the jurisdiction of the office.
- Not currently under an order of imprisonment for a felony conviction and not barred from qualifying by a felony conviction under Article I, Section 10.1 of the Louisiana Constitution.
- Has filed federal and state income tax returns for each of the previous five tax years (or filed an extension, or was not required to file).
- Owes no outstanding fines, fees or penalties under the Campaign Finance Disclosure Act or the Code of Governmental Ethics.
- Must show a valid Louisiana driver's license or Louisiana ID card when qualifying.
Cost to file
- Fee: By municipal population (latest census): 0-4,999 $40; 5,000-24,999 $75; 25,000-49,999 $150; 50,000-99,999 $225; 100,000-299,999 $300; 300,000+ $375; plus a $25 campaign sign recycling fee. Democratic and Republican candidates also pay a state central committee fee and, if assessed, a parish executive committee fee (each half the qualifying fee). Orleans Parish: Mayor and all Councilmembers $375 plus $25.
- Petition instead: In lieu of fees: a nominating petition, signatures by population: 0-4,999: 50; 5,000-24,999: 200; 25,000-49,999: 300; 50,000-99,999: 500; 100,000-299,999: 750; 300,000+: 1,000 (Orleans Mayor and Councilmembers: 1,000). Signatures may be gathered from September 15, 2026 and must be submitted to the registrar of voters by December 16, 2026 for certification.
Official candidate guide · Filing rules · Notice of Candidacy (standard qualifying form) · Nominating Petition (congressional, state or local office) · Agent Affidavit
Louisiana Voter Portal · Steps for each seat are on its page, under "Run for this seat."
| Filing | December 16, 2026 to January 21, 2027 |
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| Election | April 6, 2027 |
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| Where to file | Denver Elections Division, 200 West 14th Avenue, Denver, CO 80204 |
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City Council at-large
Who can run
- Be a United States citizen.
- Have lived in the City and County of Denver for the two years immediately before the election.
- Be a qualified elector of the City and County of Denver.
- Be at least 25 years old by election day.
- Not have been convicted of willful evasion of city or state taxes, malfeasance in office, bribery or other corrupt practices.
- Choose either At-Large Seat A or Seat B on the candidate affidavit.
Cost to file
- Petition instead: At least 300 signatures of registered voters who live in the City and County of Denver. A voter may sign only one petition for each office.
Official candidate guide · Filing rules · 2027 Municipal Election Candidate Guide · Municipal Candidate Affidavit · Candidate Financial Disclosure Statement · All 2 seats
City Council district
Who can run
- Be a United States citizen.
- Have lived in the City and County of Denver for the two years immediately before the election.
- Be a qualified elector of the City and County of Denver.
- Be at least 25 years old by election day.
- The second year of the two-year residency must have been within the council district.
- Not have been convicted of willful evasion of city or state taxes, malfeasance in office, bribery or other corrupt practices.
Cost to file
- Petition instead: At least 100 signatures of registered voters who live in the council district. A voter may sign only one petition for each office.
Official candidate guide · Filing rules · 2027 Municipal Election Candidate Guide · Municipal Candidate Affidavit · Candidate Financial Disclosure Statement · All 11 seats
Denver Elections Division · Steps for each seat are on its page, under "Run for this seat."
| Filing | January 5, 2027 to January 25, 2027 |
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| Election | April 6, 2027 |
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| Where to file | Colorado Springs City Clerk's Office, 30 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 101, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) |
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Colorado Springs City Clerk · Steps for each seat are on its page, under "Run for this seat."
| Filing | closes February 3, 2027 |
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| Election | Primary (only where needed) May 4, 2027; election day November 2, 2027 |
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| Where to file | Franklin County Board of Elections, 1700 Morse Road, Columbus, OH 43229 |
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Franklin County Board of Elections · Steps for each seat are on its page, under "Run for this seat."
| Filing | closes February 5, 2027 |
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| Election | Primary May 4, 2027; election day November 2, 2027 |
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| Where to file | Marion County Election Board, City-County Building, 200 E. Washington St., Suite W-144, Indianapolis, IN 46204 |
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Marion County Election Board · Steps for each seat are on its page, under "Run for this seat."
| Filing | January 13, 2027 to February 12, 2027 |
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| Election | May 1, 2027 |
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| Where to file | Fort Worth City Secretary's Office, 100 Fort Worth Trail, 7th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102 (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed noon to 1 p.m.) |
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Mayor
Who can run
- Be a United States citizen.
- Be at least 21 years old by May 11, 2027 (the canvass date and first day of the term).
- Be a qualified voter, registered as of February 12, 2027, in the jurisdiction where you are seeking election.
- Have lived continuously in Texas for at least one year before the filing deadline (since at least February 12, 2026).
- Not have been found mentally incapacitated by a final court judgment, and not have a felony conviction from which you have not been pardoned or otherwise released from the resulting disabilities.
Cost to file
- Fee: $100 (cash, cashier's check, campaign account check or certified check; no personal checks)
- Petition instead: Instead of the fee, a petition under City Charter Chapter IV, Section 2 with at least 200 signatures.
Official candidate guide · Filing rules · Appointment of a Campaign Treasurer by a Candidate (Form CTA), Texas Ethics Commission · The seat and its candidates
City Council district
Who can run
- Be a United States citizen.
- Be at least 21 years old by May 11, 2027 (the canvass date and first day of the term).
- Be a qualified voter, registered as of February 12, 2027, in the jurisdiction where you are seeking election.
- Have lived continuously in Texas for at least one year before the filing deadline (since at least February 12, 2026).
- Not have been found mentally incapacitated by a final court judgment, and not have a felony conviction from which you have not been pardoned or otherwise released from the resulting disabilities.
- Have lived continuously in the council district for at least 180 days before the first day of the filing period (since at least July 17, 2026).
Cost to file
- Fee: $100 (cash, cashier's check, campaign account check or certified check; no personal checks)
- Petition instead: Instead of the fee, a petition under City Charter Chapter IV, Section 2. Minimum signatures: District 2, 25; District 3, 29; District 4, 29; District 5, 25; District 6, 26; District 7, 25; District 8, 25; District 9, 26; District 10, 25; District 11, 25.
Official candidate guide · Filing rules · Appointment of a Campaign Treasurer by a Candidate (Form CTA), Texas Ethics Commission · All 10 seats
Fort Worth City Secretary: elections · Steps for each seat are on its page, under "Run for this seat."
| Filing | February 16, 2027 to March 9, 2027 |
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| Election | Primary May 18, 2027; election day November 2, 2027 (expected) |
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| Where to file | Philadelphia County Board of Elections, City Hall, Room 142, 1400 John F Kennedy Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19107; 215-686-3469. |
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Philadelphia City Commissioners · Steps for each seat are on its page, under "Run for this seat."
| Filing | February 16, 2027 to March 9, 2027 |
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| Election | Primary May 18, 2027; election day November 2, 2027 (expected) |
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| Where to file | The county board of elections in the candidate's county. For a city, borough, township, ward or school district in two or more counties, file with the county where most of its registered voters live. |
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County, municipal and school board offices
Who can run
- Qualifications differ by office and are set by the county, borough, township, city or school code; each candidate swears in the candidate's affidavit to their residence, election district and eligibility for the office.
Cost to file
- Fee: Set by statute: $100 for an office elected by an entire county or (except school offices) an entire city; $25 for non-school offices in third-class cities; $10 for constable; no fee for school director or other unpaid offices, or for any borough, town or township office. Paid by certified check, money order or cash at the county board; not refunded.
- Petition instead: Minimum valid signatures (Election Code 912.1): 10 for school director and most other local offices. County-wide offices: 1,000 in first-class counties, 500 in second-class, 250 in second-class A, third- and fourth-class, and 100 in fifth- through eighth-class counties. City-wide offices: 250 in second-class cities and 100 in second-class A and third-class cities. Signers must be registered voters of the district enrolled in the party named on the petition, and may sign for as many candidates as there are seats.
Official candidate guide · Filing rules · 2027 Pennsylvania Elections Important Dates (Department of State) · Statement of Financial Interests (State Ethics Commission, rev. 01/26) · Department of State: Running for Office
Pennsylvania Department of State: voting · Steps for each seat are on its page, under "Run for this seat."
| Filing | closes March 29, 2027 |
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| Election | Primary June 8, 2027; election day November 2, 2027 (expected) |
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| Where to file | New Jersey Division of Elections (petitions for State Senate and General Assembly are addressed to the Secretary of State), 225 West State Street, 1st Floor, Trenton, NJ 08608; mail: P.O. Box 304, Trenton, NJ 08625-0304. |
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New Jersey Division of Elections · Steps for each seat are on its page, under "Run for this seat."
| Filing | March 15, 2027 to April 1, 2027 |
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| Election | Primary June 15, 2027; election day November 2, 2027 (expected) |
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| Where to file | Primary route: Declaration of Candidacy, petitions and filing-fee receipt go to the political party chair for your district; the filing fee is paid to the Treasurer or Director of Finance of your locality. Independent route: Declaration of Candidacy and petitions go to the general registrar of your locality of residence. All routes: Certificate of Candidate Qualification and (if required) Statement of Economic Interests go to the Virginia Department of Elections, Washington Building, 1100 Bank Street, 1st Floor, Richmond, VA 23219 (SOEI is now filed online with the Ethics Advisory Council). Candidates nominated by a party method other than a primary are certified by the party chair and do not file a declaration or petitions. |
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Virginia Department of Elections · Steps for each seat are on its page, under "Run for this seat."
| Filing | June 1, 2027 to June 7, 2027 |
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| Election | Primary (only if needed) August 10, 2027; election day November 2, 2027 (expected) |
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| Where to file | Salt Lake City Recorder's Office, City Hall, 451 S. State Street, Room 415, Salt Lake City, UT 84111; 801-535-7671. |
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City Council, district
Who can run
- Registered voter of Salt Lake City.
- Lived in Salt Lake City for the 12 consecutive months immediately before the election.
- No other paid employment with Salt Lake City Corporation.
- A person convicted of a felony, treason or a crime against the elective franchise may not hold office until the right is restored (Utah Constitution, Article IV, Section 6).
- Resident of the council district for 12 months immediately before the election.
Cost to file
- Fee: $114 (Salt Lake City Consolidated Fee Schedule, amended June 16, 2026).
- Petition instead: In place of the fee, a Filing Fee Waiver Petition signed by 75 residents of the council district who are at least 18 years old.
Official candidate guide · Filing rules · Personal Campaign Committee forms packet · Declaration of Candidacy (2025 version) · Conflict of Interest Form · All 3 seats
Salt Lake County Clerk: elections · Steps for each seat are on its page, under "Run for this seat."
| Filing | July 2, 2027 to July 16, 2027 |
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| Election | Primary September 14, 2027; election day November 2, 2027 |
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| Where to file | Mecklenburg County Board of Elections, 741 Kenilworth Ave., Suite 202, Charlotte, NC 28204 (Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.). |
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Mayor
Who can run
- Registered to vote in North Carolina and qualified to vote in the election for the office (a Charlotte voter).
- 21 years old by the date of the general election.
Cost to file
- Fee: Set by the Charlotte City Council before filing opens: at least $5 and no more than 1% of the office's annual salary, paid to the board of elections at filing. The 2027 amount was not yet published.
- Petition instead: In place of the fee, a candidate in a primary may file a petition signed by 5% of the registered voters of the election area affiliated with the candidate's party, or 200 registered voters, whichever is greater, due by noon on the Monday before the filing deadline. Candidates not running in a primary qualify by petition of 1.5% of the city's (or district's) qualified voters, due by noon on the Friday before the seventh Saturday before the election.
Official candidate guide · Filing rules · Notice of Candidacy · Candidate Felony Disclosure Form · Statement of Organization (CRO-2100A) · The seat and its candidates
City Council, district
Who can run
- Registered to vote in North Carolina and qualified to vote in the election for the office (a Charlotte voter).
- 21 years old by the date of the general election.
- Lives in the council district (district seats are filled by candidates who reside in the district).
Cost to file
- Fee: Set by the Charlotte City Council before filing opens: at least $5 and no more than 1% of the office's annual salary, paid to the board of elections at filing. The 2027 amount was not yet published.
- Petition instead: In place of the fee, a candidate in a primary may file a petition signed by 5% of the registered voters of the election area affiliated with the candidate's party, or 200 registered voters, whichever is greater, due by noon on the Monday before the filing deadline. Candidates not running in a primary qualify by petition of 1.5% of the city's (or district's) qualified voters, due by noon on the Friday before the seventh Saturday before the election.
Official candidate guide · Filing rules · Notice of Candidacy · Candidate Felony Disclosure Form · Statement of Organization (CRO-2100A) · All 7 seats
City Council, at-large
Who can run
- Registered to vote in North Carolina and qualified to vote in the election for the office (a Charlotte voter).
- 21 years old by the date of the general election.
Cost to file
- Fee: Set by the Charlotte City Council before filing opens: at least $5 and no more than 1% of the office's annual salary, paid to the board of elections at filing. The 2027 amount was not yet published.
- Petition instead: In place of the fee, a candidate in a primary may file a petition signed by 5% of the registered voters of the election area affiliated with the candidate's party, or 200 registered voters, whichever is greater, due by noon on the Monday before the filing deadline. Candidates not running in a primary qualify by petition of 1.5% of the city's (or district's) qualified voters, due by noon on the Friday before the seventh Saturday before the election.
Official candidate guide · Filing rules · Notice of Candidacy · Candidate Felony Disclosure Form · Statement of Organization (CRO-2100A) · All 4 seats
Mecklenburg County Board of Elections · Steps for each seat are on its page, under "Run for this seat."
| Filing | August 3, 2027 to August 5, 2027 |
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| Election | Primary October 9, 2027; general election November 20, 2027 |
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| Where to file | Louisiana Secretary of State's Office, 3851 Essen Ln., Baton Rouge, LA 70809 |
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Governor
Who can run
- At least 25 years old by the date of qualification.
- A citizen of the United States and of Louisiana for at least the preceding 5 years.
- A person who has served as governor for more than one and one-half terms in two consecutive terms may not be elected governor for the succeeding term.
- A qualified elector (registered voter) in the jurisdiction of the office.
- Not currently under an order of imprisonment for a felony conviction and not barred from qualifying by a felony conviction under Article I, Section 10.1 of the Louisiana Constitution.
- Has filed federal and state income tax returns for each of the previous five tax years (or filed an extension, or was not required to file).
- Owes no outstanding fines, fees or penalties under the Campaign Finance Disclosure Act or the Code of Governmental Ethics.
- Must show a valid Louisiana driver's license or Louisiana ID card when qualifying.
Cost to file
- Fee: $2,500 qualifying fee plus $25 campaign sign recycling fee; Democratic and Republican candidates also pay a $1,250 state central committee fee. Checks payable to the Louisiana Department of State.
- Petition instead: In lieu of fees: a nominating petition signed by 2,500 voters eligible to vote on the office, with not less than 250 from each congressional district. Signers' signatures are gathered from April 5, 2027 and the petition must be submitted to the registrar of voters of the parish where signers reside by July 6, 2027 for certification, then filed with the Notice of Candidacy.
Official candidate guide · Filing rules · Notice of Candidacy (standard qualifying form) · Nominating Petition (congressional, state or local office) · Agent Affidavit · The seat and its candidates
Lieutenant Governor
Who can run
- At least 25 years old by the date of qualification.
- A citizen of the United States and of Louisiana for at least the preceding 5 years.
- A qualified elector (registered voter) in the jurisdiction of the office.
- Not currently under an order of imprisonment for a felony conviction and not barred from qualifying by a felony conviction under Article I, Section 10.1 of the Louisiana Constitution.
- Has filed federal and state income tax returns for each of the previous five tax years (or filed an extension, or was not required to file).
- Owes no outstanding fines, fees or penalties under the Campaign Finance Disclosure Act or the Code of Governmental Ethics.
- Must show a valid Louisiana driver's license or Louisiana ID card when qualifying.
Cost to file
- Fee: $2,500 qualifying fee plus $25 campaign sign recycling fee; Democratic and Republican candidates also pay a $1,250 state central committee fee. Checks payable to the Louisiana Department of State.
- Petition instead: In lieu of fees: a nominating petition signed by 2,500 voters eligible to vote on the office, with not less than 250 from each congressional district. Signers' signatures are gathered from April 5, 2027 and the petition must be submitted to the registrar of voters of the parish where signers reside by July 6, 2027 for certification, then filed with the Notice of Candidacy.
Official candidate guide · Filing rules · Notice of Candidacy (standard qualifying form) · Nominating Petition (congressional, state or local office) · Agent Affidavit · The seat and its candidates
Attorney General
Who can run
- At least 25 years old by the date of qualification.
- A citizen of the United States and of Louisiana for at least the preceding 5 years.
- Admitted to the practice of law in Louisiana for at least the 5 years preceding the election.
- A qualified elector (registered voter) in the jurisdiction of the office.
- Not currently under an order of imprisonment for a felony conviction and not barred from qualifying by a felony conviction under Article I, Section 10.1 of the Louisiana Constitution.
- Has filed federal and state income tax returns for each of the previous five tax years (or filed an extension, or was not required to file).
- Owes no outstanding fines, fees or penalties under the Campaign Finance Disclosure Act or the Code of Governmental Ethics.
- Must show a valid Louisiana driver's license or Louisiana ID card when qualifying.
Cost to file
- Fee: $2,500 qualifying fee plus $25 campaign sign recycling fee; Democratic and Republican candidates also pay a $1,250 state central committee fee. Checks payable to the Louisiana Department of State.
- Petition instead: In lieu of fees: a nominating petition signed by 2,500 voters eligible to vote on the office, with not less than 250 from each congressional district. Signers' signatures are gathered from April 5, 2027 and the petition must be submitted to the registrar of voters of the parish where signers reside by July 6, 2027 for certification, then filed with the Notice of Candidacy.
Official candidate guide · Filing rules · Notice of Candidacy (standard qualifying form) · Nominating Petition (congressional, state or local office) · Agent Affidavit · The seat and its candidates
Secretary of State
Who can run
- At least 25 years old by the date of qualification.
- A citizen of the United States and of Louisiana for at least the preceding 5 years.
- A qualified elector (registered voter) in the jurisdiction of the office.
- Not currently under an order of imprisonment for a felony conviction and not barred from qualifying by a felony conviction under Article I, Section 10.1 of the Louisiana Constitution.
- Has filed federal and state income tax returns for each of the previous five tax years (or filed an extension, or was not required to file).
- Owes no outstanding fines, fees or penalties under the Campaign Finance Disclosure Act or the Code of Governmental Ethics.
- Must show a valid Louisiana driver's license or Louisiana ID card when qualifying.
Cost to file
- Fee: $2,500 qualifying fee plus $25 campaign sign recycling fee; Democratic and Republican candidates also pay a $1,250 state central committee fee. Checks payable to the Louisiana Department of State.
- Petition instead: In lieu of fees: a nominating petition signed by 2,500 voters eligible to vote on the office, with not less than 250 from each congressional district. Signers' signatures are gathered from April 5, 2027 and the petition must be submitted to the registrar of voters of the parish where signers reside by July 6, 2027 for certification, then filed with the Notice of Candidacy.
Official candidate guide · Filing rules · Notice of Candidacy (standard qualifying form) · Nominating Petition (congressional, state or local office) · Agent Affidavit · The seat and its candidates
State Treasurer
Who can run
- At least 25 years old by the date of qualification.
- A citizen of the United States and of Louisiana for at least the preceding 5 years.
- A qualified elector (registered voter) in the jurisdiction of the office.
- Not currently under an order of imprisonment for a felony conviction and not barred from qualifying by a felony conviction under Article I, Section 10.1 of the Louisiana Constitution.
- Has filed federal and state income tax returns for each of the previous five tax years (or filed an extension, or was not required to file).
- Owes no outstanding fines, fees or penalties under the Campaign Finance Disclosure Act or the Code of Governmental Ethics.
- Must show a valid Louisiana driver's license or Louisiana ID card when qualifying.
Cost to file
- Fee: $2,500 qualifying fee plus $25 campaign sign recycling fee; Democratic and Republican candidates also pay a $1,250 state central committee fee. Checks payable to the Louisiana Department of State.
- Petition instead: In lieu of fees: a nominating petition signed by 2,500 voters eligible to vote on the office, with not less than 250 from each congressional district. Signers' signatures are gathered from April 5, 2027 and the petition must be submitted to the registrar of voters of the parish where signers reside by July 6, 2027 for certification, then filed with the Notice of Candidacy.
Official candidate guide · Filing rules · Notice of Candidacy (standard qualifying form) · Nominating Petition (congressional, state or local office) · Agent Affidavit · The seat and its candidates
Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry
Who can run
- At least 25 years old by the date of qualification.
- A citizen of the United States and of Louisiana for at least the preceding 5 years.
- A qualified elector (registered voter) in the jurisdiction of the office.
- Not currently under an order of imprisonment for a felony conviction and not barred from qualifying by a felony conviction under Article I, Section 10.1 of the Louisiana Constitution.
- Has filed federal and state income tax returns for each of the previous five tax years (or filed an extension, or was not required to file).
- Owes no outstanding fines, fees or penalties under the Campaign Finance Disclosure Act or the Code of Governmental Ethics.
- Must show a valid Louisiana driver's license or Louisiana ID card when qualifying.
Cost to file
- Fee: $2,500 qualifying fee plus $25 campaign sign recycling fee; Democratic and Republican candidates also pay a $1,250 state central committee fee. Checks payable to the Louisiana Department of State.
- Petition instead: In lieu of fees: a nominating petition signed by 2,500 voters eligible to vote on the office, with not less than 250 from each congressional district. Signers' signatures are gathered from April 5, 2027 and the petition must be submitted to the registrar of voters of the parish where signers reside by July 6, 2027 for certification, then filed with the Notice of Candidacy.
Official candidate guide · Filing rules · Notice of Candidacy (standard qualifying form) · Nominating Petition (congressional, state or local office) · Agent Affidavit · The seat and its candidates
Commissioner of Insurance
Who can run
- At least 25 years old by the date of qualification.
- A citizen of the United States and of Louisiana for at least the preceding 5 years.
- A qualified elector (registered voter) in the jurisdiction of the office.
- Not currently under an order of imprisonment for a felony conviction and not barred from qualifying by a felony conviction under Article I, Section 10.1 of the Louisiana Constitution.
- Has filed federal and state income tax returns for each of the previous five tax years (or filed an extension, or was not required to file).
- Owes no outstanding fines, fees or penalties under the Campaign Finance Disclosure Act or the Code of Governmental Ethics.
- Must show a valid Louisiana driver's license or Louisiana ID card when qualifying.
Cost to file
- Fee: $2,500 qualifying fee plus $25 campaign sign recycling fee; Democratic and Republican candidates also pay a $1,250 state central committee fee. Checks payable to the Louisiana Department of State.
- Petition instead: In lieu of fees: a nominating petition signed by 2,500 voters eligible to vote on the office, with not less than 250 from each congressional district. Signers' signatures are gathered from April 5, 2027 and the petition must be submitted to the registrar of voters of the parish where signers reside by July 6, 2027 for certification, then filed with the Notice of Candidacy.
Official candidate guide · Filing rules · Notice of Candidacy (standard qualifying form) · Nominating Petition (congressional, state or local office) · Agent Affidavit · The seat and its candidates
State Senator
Who can run
- At least 18 years old by the date of qualification.
- Resided in Louisiana for the preceding 2 years.
- Actually domiciled for the preceding year in the legislative district (special rule at the first election after reapportionment).
- No person who has served more than two and one-half terms in three consecutive terms may be elected for the succeeding term.
- A qualified elector (registered voter) in the jurisdiction of the office.
- Not currently under an order of imprisonment for a felony conviction and not barred from qualifying by a felony conviction under Article I, Section 10.1 of the Louisiana Constitution.
- Has filed federal and state income tax returns for each of the previous five tax years (or filed an extension, or was not required to file).
- Owes no outstanding fines, fees or penalties under the Campaign Finance Disclosure Act or the Code of Governmental Ethics.
- Must show a valid Louisiana driver's license or Louisiana ID card when qualifying.
Cost to file
- Fee: $300 qualifying fee plus $25 campaign sign recycling fee; Democratic and Republican candidates also pay a $150 state central committee fee and, if assessed by the parish committee, a $150 parish executive committee fee.
- Petition instead: In lieu of fees: a nominating petition signed by 500 voters eligible to vote on the office. Signatures may be gathered from April 5, 2027 and the petition must be submitted to the registrar of voters by July 6, 2027 for certification.
Official candidate guide · Filing rules · Notice of Candidacy (standard qualifying form) · Nominating Petition (congressional, state or local office) · Agent Affidavit · All 38 seats
State Representative
Who can run
- At least 18 years old by the date of qualification.
- Resided in Louisiana for the preceding 2 years.
- Actually domiciled for the preceding year in the legislative district (special rule at the first election after reapportionment).
- No person who has served more than two and one-half terms in three consecutive terms may be elected for the succeeding term.
- A qualified elector (registered voter) in the jurisdiction of the office.
- Not currently under an order of imprisonment for a felony conviction and not barred from qualifying by a felony conviction under Article I, Section 10.1 of the Louisiana Constitution.
- Has filed federal and state income tax returns for each of the previous five tax years (or filed an extension, or was not required to file).
- Owes no outstanding fines, fees or penalties under the Campaign Finance Disclosure Act or the Code of Governmental Ethics.
- Must show a valid Louisiana driver's license or Louisiana ID card when qualifying.
Cost to file
- Fee: $225 qualifying fee plus $25 campaign sign recycling fee; Democratic and Republican candidates also pay a $112.50 state central committee fee and, if assessed by the parish committee, a $112.50 parish executive committee fee.
- Petition instead: In lieu of fees: a nominating petition signed by 400 voters eligible to vote on the office. Signatures may be gathered from April 5, 2027 and the petition must be submitted to the registrar of voters by July 6, 2027 for certification.
Official candidate guide · Filing rules · Notice of Candidacy (standard qualifying form) · Nominating Petition (congressional, state or local office) · Agent Affidavit · All 103 seats
Louisiana Voter Portal · Steps for each seat are on its page, under "Run for this seat."
| Filing | July 17, 2027 to August 16, 2027 |
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| Election | November 2, 2027 |
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| Where to file | Dallas City Secretary's Office, 1500 Marilla Street, Room 5D South, Dallas, TX 75201 |
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City Council district
Who can run
- Be a United States citizen.
- Be 18 or older on or before the first day of the term.
- Be registered to vote in the territory the office is elected from by the filing deadline.
- Not have been found mentally incompetent by a final court judgment, and not have a felony conviction from which you have not been pardoned or otherwise released from the resulting disabilities.
- Not be behind on paying any taxes or other debts owed to the City of Dallas.
- Be a bona fide resident of the district, having lived in it for at least six months, and in Texas for at least 12 months, before the regular filing deadline.
Cost to file
- Petition instead: Required with the application (City Charter Chapter IV, Section 7). Signatures must come from qualified voters eligible to vote for the candidate. The number is the greater of 25 or one-half of one percent of all votes cast for mayor in the territory at the most recent mayoral general election. Each circulator must complete a notarized affidavit on the petition, and a filed petition cannot be supplemented or amended. The City Secretary has not yet posted the 2027 signature counts.
Official candidate guide · Filing rules · Application for a Place on the City General Election Ballot (SOS Form 2-49f) · Petition for a Place on the City General Election Ballot (SOS Form 2-51f) · Appointment of a Campaign Treasurer by a Candidate (Form CTA), Texas Ethics Commission · All 14 seats
Dallas City Secretary · Steps for each seat are on its page, under "Run for this seat."
| Filing | July 17, 2027 to August 16, 2027 |
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| Election | November 2, 2027 |
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| Where to file | Mayor's Office, 901 Bagby, 3rd Floor, Houston, TX 77002. Applications may also be emailed to Mayor@houstontx.gov, but the fee or petition must still be filed in person. |
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Mayor
Who can run
- Be a United States citizen.
- Be 18 or older on or before the first day of the term.
- Not have been found totally mentally incapacitated, or partially mentally incapacitated without the right to vote, by a final probate court judgment.
- Not have a felony conviction from which you have not been pardoned or otherwise released from the resulting disabilities. A person with a felony conviction must include proof of eligibility with the application.
- Have lived continuously in Texas for the 12 months before the filing deadline.
- Be registered to vote in the territory the office is elected from by the filing deadline.
- Not be a resident of an area annexed only for limited purposes.
- Have lived continuously in the City of Houston for the 12 months before election day.
Cost to file
- Fee: $1,250 (cash, cashier's check or certified check payable to the City of Houston; no personal checks or money orders; non-refundable)
- Petition instead: Instead of the fee, a Petition for a Place on the City General Election Ballot signed by registered voters living in the territory the office is elected from. The number is the greater of 25 or one-half of one percent of all votes cast for mayor in that territory at the most recent mayoral general election.
Official candidate guide · Filing rules · Appointment of a Campaign Treasurer by a Candidate (Form CTA), Texas Ethics Commission · The seat and its candidates
City Controller
Who can run
- Be a United States citizen.
- Be 18 or older on or before the first day of the term.
- Not have been found totally mentally incapacitated, or partially mentally incapacitated without the right to vote, by a final probate court judgment.
- Not have a felony conviction from which you have not been pardoned or otherwise released from the resulting disabilities. A person with a felony conviction must include proof of eligibility with the application.
- Have lived continuously in Texas for the 12 months before the filing deadline.
- Be registered to vote in the territory the office is elected from by the filing deadline.
- Not be a resident of an area annexed only for limited purposes.
- Have lived continuously in the City of Houston for the 12 months before election day.
Cost to file
- Fee: $750 (cash, cashier's check or certified check payable to the City of Houston; no personal checks or money orders; non-refundable)
- Petition instead: Instead of the fee, a Petition for a Place on the City General Election Ballot signed by registered voters living in the territory the office is elected from. The number is the greater of 25 or one-half of one percent of all votes cast for mayor in that territory at the most recent mayoral general election.
Official candidate guide · Filing rules · Appointment of a Campaign Treasurer by a Candidate (Form CTA), Texas Ethics Commission · The seat and its candidates
City Council at-large
Who can run
- Be a United States citizen.
- Be 18 or older on or before the first day of the term.
- Not have been found totally mentally incapacitated, or partially mentally incapacitated without the right to vote, by a final probate court judgment.
- Not have a felony conviction from which you have not been pardoned or otherwise released from the resulting disabilities. A person with a felony conviction must include proof of eligibility with the application.
- Have lived continuously in Texas for the 12 months before the filing deadline.
- Be registered to vote in the territory the office is elected from by the filing deadline.
- Not be a resident of an area annexed only for limited purposes.
- Have lived continuously in the City of Houston for the 12 months before election day.
Cost to file
- Fee: $500 (cash, cashier's check or certified check payable to the City of Houston; no personal checks or money orders; non-refundable)
- Petition instead: Instead of the fee, a Petition for a Place on the City General Election Ballot signed by registered voters living in the territory the office is elected from. The number is the greater of 25 or one-half of one percent of all votes cast for mayor in that territory at the most recent mayoral general election.
Official candidate guide · Filing rules · Appointment of a Campaign Treasurer by a Candidate (Form CTA), Texas Ethics Commission · All 5 seats
City Council district
Who can run
- Be a United States citizen.
- Be 18 or older on or before the first day of the term.
- Not have been found totally mentally incapacitated, or partially mentally incapacitated without the right to vote, by a final probate court judgment.
- Not have a felony conviction from which you have not been pardoned or otherwise released from the resulting disabilities. A person with a felony conviction must include proof of eligibility with the application.
- Have lived continuously in Texas for the 12 months before the filing deadline.
- Be registered to vote in the territory the office is elected from by the filing deadline.
- Not be a resident of an area annexed only for limited purposes.
- Have lived continuously in the council district for the 12 months before election day.
Cost to file
- Fee: $500 (cash, cashier's check or certified check payable to the City of Houston; no personal checks or money orders; non-refundable)
- Petition instead: Instead of the fee, a Petition for a Place on the City General Election Ballot signed by registered voters living in the territory the office is elected from. The number is the greater of 25 or one-half of one percent of all votes cast for mayor in that territory at the most recent mayoral general election.
Official candidate guide · Filing rules · Appointment of a Campaign Treasurer by a Candidate (Form CTA), Texas Ethics Commission · All 11 seats
City of Houston: 2027 election · Steps for each seat are on its page, under "Run for this seat."
| Filing | October 19, 2026 to October 26, 2026 (closed) |
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| Election | February 23, 2027 |
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| Where to file | Chicago Board of Election Commissioners (2027 filings were taken at 203 S. State Street on the first and last days and at 11 E. Adams Street on other days) |
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Mayor, City Clerk and City Treasurer
Who can run
- Must be a registered voter who has lived in the City of Chicago for at least one year before the election.
- Cannot take the oath of office while in arrears on a tax or other debt owed to the City of Chicago.
- Cannot take the oath of office if convicted of an infamous crime, bribery, perjury or other felony, unless rights have been restored by pardon or otherwise under law.
- Runs without a party label; nominated by petition.
Cost to file
- Fee: No filing fee is listed in the Board's 2027 pamphlet.
- Petition instead: At least 12,500 valid signatures of registered voters living in Chicago. A voter may sign only one petition per office. Circulators must be U.S. citizens 18 or older (or 18 by election day) and must swear to each sheet before a notary.
Official candidate guide · Filing rules · Declaration of Intent to be a Write-in Candidate (SBE P-1F) · Statement of Economic Interests (Cook County Clerk) · Candidate Withdrawal Form · All 3 seats
Alderperson
Who can run
- Must be a qualified elector who has lived in the ward for at least one year before the election.
- Cannot take the oath of office while in arrears on a tax or other debt owed to the City of Chicago.
- Cannot take the oath of office if convicted of an infamous crime, bribery, perjury or other felony, unless rights have been restored by pardon or otherwise under law.
- May not hold another federal, state or city civil service office at the same time, except on leave, in the National Guard, as a notary public, or in an unpaid honorary appointed office.
- Runs without a party label; nominated by petition.
Cost to file
- Fee: No filing fee is listed in the Board's 2027 pamphlet.
- Petition instead: At least 473 valid signatures of registered voters living in the ward. A voter may sign only one petition per office. Circulators must be U.S. citizens 18 or older (or 18 by election day) and must swear to each sheet before a notary.
Official candidate guide · Filing rules · Declaration of Intent to be a Write-in Candidate (SBE P-1F) · Statement of Economic Interests (Cook County Clerk) · Candidate Withdrawal Form · All 50 seats
Chicago Board of Election Commissioners · Steps for each seat are on its page, under "Run for this seat."
| Election | March 2, 2027 (expected) |
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| Where to file | Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections, Candidate Services. Physical office: County Center, 601 E. Kennedy Blvd., 16th Floor, Tampa, FL 33602. Mailing address: 2514 N Falkenburg Rd., Tampa, FL 33619. Phone (813) 367-8835; appointments recommended. |
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Mayor
Who can run
- Registered voter.
- Resident of the City of Tampa for one year immediately before the term of office begins (term begins May 1, 2027).
Cost to file
- Fee: $11,516.54 (6% of the office's salary as of July 1, 2026: 5% city, 1% state election assessment), paid by a check drawn on the campaign account, payable to the Supervisor of Elections, and signed by the treasurer or deputy treasurer.
- Petition instead: The fee is waived for candidates who qualify by petition: at least 4,127 signatures (1% of the city population). First file DS-DE 9, DS-DE 84 and a petition application (submitted after August 24, 2026 and before January 1, 2027). All petitions are due by noon January 1, 2027. Signature verification costs 10 cents per name.
Official candidate guide · Filing rules · DS-DE 9, Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository · DS-DE 84, Statement of Candidate · City of Tampa Fact Sheet and FAQs · The seat and its candidates
City Council (citywide districts 1-3)
Who can run
- Registered voter.
- Resident of the City of Tampa for one year immediately before the term of office begins (term begins May 1, 2027).
Cost to file
- Fee: $4,692.48 (6% of the office's salary as of July 1, 2026: 5% city, 1% state election assessment), paid by a check drawn on the campaign account, payable to the Supervisor of Elections, and signed by the treasurer or deputy treasurer.
- Petition instead: The fee is waived for candidates who qualify by petition: at least 1,032 signatures (0.25% of the city population). First file DS-DE 9, DS-DE 84 and a petition application (submitted after August 24, 2026 and before January 1, 2027). All petitions are due by noon January 1, 2027. Signature verification costs 10 cents per name.
Official candidate guide · Filing rules · DS-DE 9, Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository · DS-DE 84, Statement of Candidate · City of Tampa Fact Sheet and FAQs · All 3 seats
City Council (single-member districts 4-7)
Who can run
- Registered voter.
- Resident of the City of Tampa for one year immediately before the term of office begins (term begins May 1, 2027).
- Resident of the council district for six months immediately before the term of office begins.
Cost to file
- Fee: $4,692.48 (6% of the office's salary as of July 1, 2026: 5% city, 1% state election assessment), paid by a check drawn on the campaign account, payable to the Supervisor of Elections, and signed by the treasurer or deputy treasurer.
- Petition instead: The fee is waived for candidates who qualify by petition: at least 1,032 signatures (0.25% of the city population), and the petitions must come from within the district. First file DS-DE 9, DS-DE 84 and a petition application (submitted after August 24, 2026 and before January 1, 2027). All petitions are due by noon January 1, 2027. Signature verification costs 10 cents per name.
Official candidate guide · Filing rules · DS-DE 9, Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository · DS-DE 84, Statement of Candidate · City of Tampa Fact Sheet and FAQs · All 4 seats
Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections · Steps for each seat are on its page, under "Run for this seat."
| Election | April 6, 2027 (expected) |
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| Where to file | Office of the City Clerk, Kansas City, Missouri (the Kansas City Election Board directs people interested in city office to the City Clerk at 816-513-3360) |
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Mayor
Who can run
- Must be at least 25 years old.
- Must be a qualified voter of Kansas City.
- Must have lived in the city for five years.
- Must have paid city and county taxes for two years before the election.
- The mayor serves a four-year term and may serve two consecutive terms.
Filing rules · The seat and its candidates
City Council (district and at-large)
Who can run
- Must be at least 25 years old.
- Must be a qualified voter of Kansas City.
- Must have lived in the city for five years and in the council district for six months.
- Must have paid city and county taxes for two years before the election.
- Kansas City has six council districts; each district elects one member from the district and one member citywide (at large). Members serve four-year terms and may serve two consecutive terms.
Filing rules · All 12 seats
Kansas City Election Board · Steps for each seat are on its page, under "Run for this seat."
| Where to file | Davidson County Election Commission, Main Office, 1281 Murfreesboro Pike, Third Floor, Nashville, TN 37217 (mailing: P.O. Box 650, Nashville, TN 37202) |
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Metro Council district
Who can run
- Must be at least 25 years old by the start of the term.
- Must have lived in Davidson County for 1 year, and in the district for 6 continuous months, before the term begins, and must keep living in the district during the term.
- May not hold another elected or appointed Metro office or work for Metro Government during the term, except as the Metro Charter allows.
- Must meet Tennessee's general qualifications for office: at least 18 years old, a citizen of the United States and of Tennessee, and a resident for the period required by law.
- Under Tennessee law, people convicted of bribery, larceny or another infamous offense cannot hold office unless their citizenship rights have been restored, nor can people with an unpaid judgment for public money received in an official capacity or people in default to the treasury.
Cost to file
- Petition instead: Signatures and addresses of 25 registered voters who are eligible to vote for the office. The Commission suggests collecting 50. Each address must match the signer's voter registration.
Official candidate guide · Filing rules · Nominating Petition (pick up in person at the Election Commission Main Office) · Appointment of Political Treasurer (Tennessee Bureau of Ethics and Campaign Finance) · Statement of Interests (Tennessee Ethics Commission) · All 35 seats
Davidson County Election Commission · Steps for each seat are on its page, under "Run for this seat."
| Election | October 7, 2027 |
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| Where to file | Shelby County Election Commission (petitions are picked up at and returned to either Commission office) |
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City Council (single-member and super district)
Who can run
- Must meet Tennessee's general qualifications for office: at least 18 years old, a citizen of the United States and of Tennessee, and a resident for the period required by law.
- Under Tennessee law, people convicted of bribery, larceny or another infamous offense cannot hold office unless their citizenship rights have been restored, nor can people with an unpaid judgment for public money received in an official capacity or people in default to the treasury.
- Seven council members are elected from single-member districts and six from two super districts (three each), each super district covering half the city.
- The mayor and council members serve four-year terms, with a limit of two terms.
Cost to file
- Petition instead: 25 valid signatures of registered voters who live in the candidate's district. The Commission advises collecting extra because each signature is checked.
Official candidate guide · Filing rules · Nominating petition (pick up at a Shelby County Election Commission office) · Appointment of Political Treasurer · Statement of Interest (Tennessee Ethics Commission) · All 13 seats
Shelby County Election Commission · Steps for each seat are on its page, under "Run for this seat."
| Election | Primary August 3, 2027; election day November 2, 2027 |
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| Where to file | Party primary candidates: the appropriate state party executive committee. Independent candidates: Mississippi Secretary of State's Office (hand delivery: 401 Mississippi Street, Jackson, MS; mail: P.O. Box 136, Jackson, MS 39205). |
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Governor
Who can run
- At least 30 years old.
- A citizen of the United States for 20 years.
- A resident of Mississippi for five years before the day of election.
- A qualified elector (registered voter) of Mississippi and of the district of the office sought.
- Never convicted of bribery, perjury or other infamous crime, or of a felony as described in Section 44 of the Mississippi Constitution, unless pardoned (manslaughter and most tax-law violations excepted).
- Must have filed all required campaign finance reports for the previous five years (Miss. Code Ann. 23-15-811).
Cost to file
- Fee: Party primary: $5,000 for Republican Party candidates, $1,000 for all other parties, payable to the state party. Independent: $1,000, payable to the Secretary of State.
- Petition instead: Independent candidates: a petition signed by at least 1,000 qualified electors of the state.
Official candidate guide · Filing rules · Party candidate qualifying form (Statement of Intent) · Independent candidate qualifying form (Statement of Intent) · Independent candidate petition form · The seat and its candidates
Lieutenant Governor
Who can run
- At least 30 years old.
- A citizen of the United States for 20 years.
- A resident of Mississippi for five years before the day of election.
- A qualified elector (registered voter) of Mississippi and of the district of the office sought.
- Never convicted of bribery, perjury or other infamous crime, or of a felony as described in Section 44 of the Mississippi Constitution, unless pardoned (manslaughter and most tax-law violations excepted).
- Must have filed all required campaign finance reports for the previous five years (Miss. Code Ann. 23-15-811).
Cost to file
- Fee: Party primary: $2,500 for Republican Party candidates, $500 for all other parties, payable to the state party. Independent: $500, payable to the Secretary of State.
- Petition instead: Independent candidates: a petition signed by at least 1,000 qualified electors of the state.
Official candidate guide · Filing rules · Party candidate qualifying form (Statement of Intent) · Independent candidate qualifying form (Statement of Intent) · Independent candidate petition form · The seat and its candidates
Commissioner of Insurance
Who can run
- At least 25 years old.
- A citizen of Mississippi for five years before the day of election.
- A qualified elector (registered voter) of Mississippi and of the district of the office sought.
- Never convicted of bribery, perjury or other infamous crime, or of a felony as described in Section 44 of the Mississippi Constitution, unless pardoned (manslaughter and most tax-law violations excepted).
- Must have filed all required campaign finance reports for the previous five years (Miss. Code Ann. 23-15-811).
Cost to file
- Fee: Party primary: $2,500 for Republican Party candidates, $500 for all other parties, payable to the state party. Independent: $500, payable to the Secretary of State.
- Petition instead: Independent candidates: a petition signed by at least 1,000 qualified electors of the state.
Official candidate guide · Filing rules · Party candidate qualifying form (Statement of Intent) · Independent candidate qualifying form (Statement of Intent) · Independent candidate petition form · The seat and its candidates
Attorney General
Who can run
- At least 26 years old.
- A citizen of Mississippi for five years.
- A practicing attorney for five years.
- A qualified elector (registered voter) of Mississippi and of the district of the office sought.
- Never convicted of bribery, perjury or other infamous crime, or of a felony as described in Section 44 of the Mississippi Constitution, unless pardoned (manslaughter and most tax-law violations excepted).
- Must have filed all required campaign finance reports for the previous five years (Miss. Code Ann. 23-15-811).
Cost to file
- Fee: Party primary: $2,500 for Republican Party candidates, $500 for all other parties, payable to the state party. Independent: $500, payable to the Secretary of State.
- Petition instead: Independent candidates: a petition signed by at least 1,000 qualified electors of the state.
Official candidate guide · Filing rules · Party candidate qualifying form (Statement of Intent) · Independent candidate qualifying form (Statement of Intent) · Independent candidate petition form · The seat and its candidates
Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce
Who can run
- A general knowledge of agriculture, mining, manufacturing, statistics and general industries, and an experienced and practical agriculturist.
- A resident of Mississippi for five years immediately before the day of election.
- A qualified elector (registered voter) of Mississippi and of the district of the office sought.
- Never convicted of bribery, perjury or other infamous crime, or of a felony as described in Section 44 of the Mississippi Constitution, unless pardoned (manslaughter and most tax-law violations excepted).
- Must have filed all required campaign finance reports for the previous five years (Miss. Code Ann. 23-15-811).
Cost to file
- Fee: Party primary: $2,500 for Republican Party candidates, $500 for all other parties, payable to the state party. Independent: $500, payable to the Secretary of State.
- Petition instead: Independent candidates: a petition signed by at least 1,000 qualified electors of the state.
Official candidate guide · Filing rules · Party candidate qualifying form (Statement of Intent) · Independent candidate qualifying form (Statement of Intent) · Independent candidate petition form · The seat and its candidates
State Senator
Who can run
- At least 25 years old.
- A qualified elector of Mississippi for four years.
- An actual resident of the district for two years before the election.
- A qualified elector (registered voter) of Mississippi and of the district of the office sought.
- Never convicted of bribery, perjury or other infamous crime, or of a felony as described in Section 44 of the Mississippi Constitution, unless pardoned (manslaughter and most tax-law violations excepted).
- Must have filed all required campaign finance reports for the previous five years (Miss. Code Ann. 23-15-811).
Cost to file
- Fee: Party primary: $250, payable to the state party. Independent: $250, payable to the Secretary of State.
- Petition instead: Independent candidates: a petition signed by at least 50 qualified electors of the district.
Official candidate guide · Filing rules · Party candidate qualifying form (Statement of Intent) · Independent candidate qualifying form (Statement of Intent) · Independent candidate petition form · All 51 seats
State Representative
Who can run
- At least 21 years old.
- A qualified elector and resident citizen of Mississippi for four years.
- A resident of the district for two years before the election.
- A qualified elector (registered voter) of Mississippi and of the district of the office sought.
- Never convicted of bribery, perjury or other infamous crime, or of a felony as described in Section 44 of the Mississippi Constitution, unless pardoned (manslaughter and most tax-law violations excepted).
- Must have filed all required campaign finance reports for the previous five years (Miss. Code Ann. 23-15-811).
Cost to file
- Fee: Party primary: $250, payable to the state party. Independent: $250, payable to the Secretary of State.
- Petition instead: Independent candidates: a petition signed by at least 50 qualified electors of the district.
Official candidate guide · Filing rules · Party candidate qualifying form (Statement of Intent) · Independent candidate qualifying form (Statement of Intent) · Independent candidate petition form · All 120 seats
Mississippi Secretary of State: elections · Steps for each seat are on its page, under "Run for this seat."
2028: Congress and President
Who can run
U.S. House
- At least 25 years old
- A U.S. citizen for at least 7 years
- Living in the state when elected (the Constitution doesn't require living in the district)
U.S. Senate
- At least 30 years old
- A U.S. citizen for at least 9 years
- Living in the state when elected
President
- At least 35 years old
- A natural-born U.S. citizen
- A U.S. resident for at least 14 years
From the U.S. Constitution: Art. I, §2 · Art. I, §3 · Art. II, §1
Campaign money (all federal candidates)
- Once you raise or spend more than $5,000, file a Statement of Candidacy (FEC Form 2) within 15 days.
- Your campaign committee then files a Statement of Organization (FEC Form 1) within 10 days and reports to the FEC.
FEC: registering as a candidate · FEC campaign guides
Getting on each state's ballot for Congress
Each state sets its own filing deadline, fee and petition rules. Pick a state:
50 of 50 states so far, from each state's election office or statutes.
President: getting on each state's ballot is set by state law and, for primaries, by the parties' rules; see the president page.
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