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Run for County Sheriff in Ellis County, OK
Election Date: Jun 18, 2024Filing Deadline: Apr 5, 2024
Election Details
- Office level: county
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: Full Time
- Affiliation: partisan
- Typical salary: N/A
- Filing period: Apr 3, 2024 - Apr 5, 2024
- Positions: Ellis County SheriffEllis County SheriffEllis County Sheriff
Job description
The County Sheriff is the chief law enforcement official of the county and is responsible for ensuring that all local, state, and federal laws are followed.
Eligibility requirements
Any person, otherwise qualified, who has been a resident of the State of Oklahoma for two (2) years, has been a registered voter of the party whose nomination he or she seeks, or a registered Independent, within the county from which such person seeks election for the six (6) months next preceding the first day of the filing period, is at least twenty-five (25) years of age next preceding the date of filing for office, possesses at least a high school education and has served as a duly certified peace officer, in a full-time capacity, for a period of four (4) years or more prior to the date of filing for the office of county sheriff, shall be eligible to hold the office of county sheriff or to file therefor.
FAQ
How often is County Sheriff elected?
The position of County Sheriff 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 Ellis County, OK?
$300 filing fee or signatures from 2% of the registered voters in the county
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the County Election Board's office.
Where is the filing office?
PO Box 492, Arnett, OK 73832-0492.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 580-885-7721.
How do I get started running for County Sheriff?
You can start running for County Sheriff 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 County Sheriff includes a primary, but not a runoff election.
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