July 5 qualifying set for August city elections
Published 12:48 am Saturday, June 4, 2016
In Andalusia, Babbie, Carolina, Florala, Gantt, Heath, Horn Hill, Libertyville, Lockart, Onycha, Opp, Red Level, River Falls, Sanford, 2016 is the year of municipal elections.
Here’s a primer on elections.
Candidates
To seek the office of mayor or city council, a candidate must:
• Be 18
• Have been a resident of the city and state for 90 days prior to election.
• Be a U.S. Citizen.
• Be registered to vote.
Candidates must:
• Qualify at the town hall of the municipality.
• Pay qualifying fees.
• Simultaneously file a statement of economic interests form with the State Ethics Commission.
• Report campaign contributions and spending.
2016 election dates
July 5 – candidates can begin qualifying.
July 19 – Last day to qualify to run for municipal office. Form must be filed by 5 p.m., Central Daylight Time, with the municipal clerk.
Aug. 8 – Last day to register to vote in municipal elections.
Aug. 23 – Election day. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Oct. 4 – Runoff election day if needed.
Nov. 7 – Newly elected officials take office.