Running for Office in 2022
Because 2021 is a year following the federal census, some municipalities must redistrict to correct population imbalances. Therefore, filing periods and election dates for district-based contests are subject to change as they are contingent on the timeliness of the U.S. Census Bureau releasing data and state and local governments adopting redistricting plans based on that data.
When do I file? Filing periods are set by § 163-291.
Candidate filing will resume from 8:00 am on February 24, 2022- 12:00 noon on March 4, 2022
What are the qualifications?
What do I need to bring?
What can I expect when I arrive?
Campaign Finance Information
Filing resumes 8:00 am on February 24, 2022- 12:00 noon on March 4, 2022
Files at State Board of Elections:
Filing Fees: (1% of annual base salary) |
Salary |
Fee |
|
US Senate |
$174,000 |
$1,740 |
|
US House |
$174,000 |
$1,740 |
|
District Attorney |
$137,399 |
$1,374 |
|
Files at County Board of Elections:
Filing Fees: (1% of annual base salary) |
Salary |
Fee |
State Senate (District 12) |
$13,951 |
$140 |
State House (District 6 and 53) |
$13,951 |
$140 |
Board of Commissioners (District 1 and 2) |
$9,083 |
$91 |
Board of Education (District 1, 3 and 5) |
$6,684 |
$67 |
Clerk of Court |
$110,300 |
$1,103 |
Sheriff |
$109,793 |
$1,098 |
Filing begins 8:00 am on February 24, 2022- 12:00 noon on March 4, 2022.
Erwin Town Election (delayed due to redistricting):
Filing Fees: (set by town) |
Fee |
Erwin Mayor |
$25 |
Erwin Town Commissioner (Wards 1, 3, and 5) |
$25 |
Filing begins 12:00 noon June 13, 2022 through 12:00 noon July 1, 2022.
Filing Fees: (set by Statute) |
Fee |
Soil and Water Conservation Districts (2 seats) |
$5 |
For more information go to https://www.ncsbe.gov/Elections/Candidate-Filing
Questions can be e-mailed to harnettboe@harnett.org.