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8 Things to Know Before Running for Local Office
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Run for State Attorney General in PA
Election Date: Nov 5, 2024Filing Deadline: Aug 1, 2024
Election Details
- Office level: state
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: Full Time
- Affiliation: partisan
- Typical salary: $167,838/year
- Filing period: Feb 14, 2024 - Aug 1, 2024
- Positions: Pennsylvania Attorney General
Job description
The Attorney General is the chief legal advisor and chief law enforcement officer of the state.
Eligibility requirements
No person shall be eligible to the office of Attorney General except a citizen of the United States, who shall have attained the age of 30 years, and have been seven years next preceding his election an inhabitant of this Commonwealth, unless he shall have been absent on the public business of the United States or of this Commonwealth. No person shall be eligible to the office of Attorney General except a member of the bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
FAQ
How often is State Attorney General elected?
The position of State Attorney General is typically elected every 4 years.
What does it mean for an election to be partisan?
Partisan elections require candidates to declare a party affiliation, like Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, or Independent.
What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in PA?
Filing fee is $200; signature requirement of 1,000.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation, Department of State's office.
Where is the filing office?
210 North Office Building, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 717-787-5280.
How do I get started running for State Attorney General?
You can start running for State Attorney General by checking to ensure you meet all filing deadlines and requirements. Next, you can prepare to file for office and start planning your campaign strategy. Get in touch with our team of campaign experts for help with any step of the campaign process!
Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?
The next election for State Attorney General includes a primary, but not a runoff election.
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