Running for Office
Elections Division Response to COVID-19 – In-person services are by appointment only.
Elections Response »
- Our number one goal is to keep the public and our employees safe
- The situation related to COVID-19 is rapidly developing, as is the response from this office and the state. Please check back regularly for updates
- We are committed to providing continuity of services while reducing exposure risks
- Meeting statuory obligations by processing lobbying and campaign finance filings, circulator applications, and responding to inquiries related to these topics. Contact information is as follows: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] or [email protected]
- The Election Services team is available to answer voter registration and election-related questions. The quickest way to receive a response is by sending an email to: [email protected]
- Public records requests are also still being fulfilled, however it may take longer than usual to process.
Impacted Services »
- We will not have in-person services available until further notice.
- To apply for a recall, initiative, or referendum serial number, please make an appointment by emailing [email protected].
- To come in-person for a lobbyist filing, please email [email protected] to make an appointment.
- For assistance with any other election-related service, please email us.
Services that are available online or by phone »
- Assistance preparing to file candidate nomination paperwork
- Visit the Candidate Filing page or email [email protected]
- Circulator registration and related inquiries
- Visit our Circulator Portal or email: [email protected]
- Initiative, Recall, and Referendum Applications
- Email [email protected] with any questions
- Campaign finance inquiries
- Visit Beacon or email [email protected]
- Lobbying registration and related inquiries
- Visit the Lobbying Portal or email [email protected]
- Voter Registration and Election related inquiries
- Visit My.Arizona.Vote or email [email protected]
- Uniformed and Overseas Citizen Absentee Voting Act inquiries
- Visit the UOCAVA Portal or email [email protected]
- Public record requests
- Complete the form then submit
Call 1-877-THE-VOTE or 602-542-8683. Please note there may be a delay in responding to calls and emails.
La respuesta de la División Electoral a COVID-19 – Suspendiendo temporalmente todos los servicios en persona, mientras manteniendo las responsabilidades constitucionales y legales
Elections Response »
- Nuestro objetivo número uno es mantener al público y a nuestros empleados seguros
- La situación relacionada con COVID-19 se está desarrollando rápidamente, al igual que la respuesta de esta oficina y del estado. Por favor, revise este sitio web frecuentemente para actualizaciones
- Estamos dedicados a continuar nuestros servicios mientras reduciendo los riesgos de exposición
- Estamos cumpliendo con las obligaciones de estatutario. Estamos procesando presentaciones de cabildeo y financiamiento de campañas, solicitudes de circuladores y respondiendo a consultas relacionadas con estos temas. La información de contacto es la siguiente: [email protected](el enlace para mandar un correo electronico), [email protected] o [email protected]
- El equipo de Servicios Electorales esta disponible para responder al registro de votantes y preguntas relacionadas con las elecciones. La forma más rápida de recibir una respuesta es enviando un correo electrónico a: [email protected]
- Las solicitudes de registros públicos también se están cumpliendo, sin embargo, puede tardar más de lo habitual en procesarse.
Los servicios impactados »
- No tendremos servicios en persona disponibles hasta nuevo aviso.
- Solicitud de presentación de candidatos o iniciativas
- Los dos tipos de presentaciones se pueden mandar por correo a nuestra oficina:
1700 W. Washington St., séptimo piso
Phoenix, AZ 85007 - Visite nuestro Sitio web de presentacion de candidatos para obtener más detalles sobre el proceso de presentación de candidatos
- Los dos tipos de presentaciones se pueden mandar por correo a nuestra oficina:
- Para obtener ayuda con el cabildeo, el financiamiento de campañas o cualquier otro servicio relacionado con las elecciones, envíenos un correo electrónico.
- Solicitud de presentación de candidatos o iniciativas
Los Servicios que están disponibles en línea o por teléfono »
- Asistencia en preparando para presentar la documentación de la nominación de candidatos
- Visitando la página de Presentación del candidato o mandando un correo electrónico a [email protected]
- Registro de circuladores y otras preguntas relacionadas
- Visite nuestro Portal para circuladores o por correo electrónico: [email protected]
- Solicitudes para iniciativas, retiros y de referéndum
- Mande un correo electrónico a [email protected] con cualquier preguntas
- Campaign finance inquiries
- Visite Beacon o mande un correo electrónico a [email protected]
- Registro de cabildeo y consultas relacionadas
- Visite el Portal de cabildeo o mande un correo electrónico a [email protected]
- Registro de votante y preguntas de las elecciones
- Visit My.Arizona.Vote or email [email protected]
- Uniformed and Overseas Citizen Absentee Voting Act inquiries
- Visite My.Arizona.Vote o mande un correo electrónico a [email protected]
- Solicitudes de registro público
- Complete el forme y entréguelo
Llame al 1-877-THE-VOTE o 602-542-8683. Por favor, tenga en cuenta que puede haber un retraso en la respuesta a las llamadas. Mande un correo electrónico para una respuesta más rápida.
2022 Candidates
The filing window for Clean Elections Participating Candidates opened on January 1, 2022, and the filing window for traditionally funded candidates will open on March 5, 2022. All candidates wishing to qualify for the ballot must submit all paperwork, including any updates to their district and supplemental petition signatures, by April 4, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. For further information about the filing process and making an appointment please see the Candidate Filing Page.
Select the link below to see all candidates who have qualified for the 2022 Primary Election. A candidate that appears as conditionally certified may need to provide additional documentation to qualify for the 2022 Primary Election ballot. Please continue to check back as this list of candidates will be updated regularly.
Arizona Secretary of State - 2022 Primary Election
Arizona Secretary of State - 2022 General Election
Candidate Legal Challenges
A candidate’s nomination may be challenged pursuant to A.R.S 16-351. The deadline to file a legal challenge is April 18, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
If nomination petition signatures are challenged, County Recorders are responsible for reviewing the challenged signatures. The Secretary of State’s Office provides a Petition Verification Guide to help ensure consistency across the county review process. Please contact the county if you have additional questions on what they review.
Below is a list of lawsuits filed against federal, statewide, and legislative candidates during the 2022 challenge period:
Race | Case Name | Case # | Challenged | Outcome |
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Secretary of State (REP) | Hansen v. Finchem | CV2022-004321 Maricopa | No Signatures Challenged | Case Dismissed (Affirmed) |
Congress D5 (REP) | Goode v. Biggs | CV2022-004327 Maricopa | No Signatures Challenged | Case Dismissed (Affirmed) |
Congress D9 (REP) | Costello v. Gosar | CV2022-004325 Maricopa | No Signatures Challenged | Case Dismissed (Affirmed) |
State House D16 (REP) | Myers v. Biggs | CV2022-004794 Maricopa | 272 Challenged (668 Submitted) | Candidate Withdrawn |
State House D23 (REP) | Wolff v. Pembleton | CV2022-004800 Maricopa | 140 Challenged (415 Submitted) | Removed from Ballot (Appeal Dismissed) |
State Senate D8 (REP) | Wakely v. Howard | CV2022-004817 Maricopa | 443 Challenged (767 Submitted) | Removed from Ballot (Affirmed) |
Congress D9 (REP) | Gosar v. Dowling | CV2022-004822 Maricopa | 1,335 Challenged (2,294 Submitted) | Case Dismissed |
Congress D9 (REP) | Gosar v. Kutz | CV2022-004819 Maricopa | 825 Challenged (2,004 Submitted) | Case Dismissed |
State House D2 (REP) | Fremouw v. DeSanti | CV2022-004838 Maricopa | 156 Challenged (453 Submitted) | Removed from Ballot |
Congress D1 (DEM) | McAdams v. Sykes Torres | CV2022-004832 Maricopa | 1,419 Challenged (2,542 Submitted) | Candidate Withdrawn |
State House D27 (REP) | Howard v. Griffin | CV2022-004844 Maricopa | 52 Challenged (318 Submitted) | Case Dismissed |
Governor (DEM) | Franklin v. Lieberman | CV2022-004828 Maricopa | 3,082 Challenged (9,842 Submitted) | Case Dismissed |
State Senate D16 (REP) | Martinez v. Wood | CV2022-004883 Maricopa | 486 Challenged (875 Submitted) | Removed from Ballot (Affirmed) |
State House D23 (DEM) | Busch v. Lugo | CV2022-004803 Maricopa | 1,419 Challenged (1,475 Submitted) | Sufficient Signatures |
State House D2 (REP) | Busch v. Ramsey | CV2022-004806 Maricopa | 69 Challenged (363 Submitted) | Removed from Ballot |
Congress D3 (REP) | Busch v. Becker | CV2022-004804 Maricopa | 324 Challenged (1,041 Submitted) | Sufficient Signatures |
State House D2 (REP) | Fremouw v. Ramsey | CV2022-004843 Maricopa | 110 Challenged (363 Submitted) | Removed from Ballot |
State House D20 (LBT) | Villegas v. Harding | CV2022-004841 Maricopa | 267 Challenged (338 Submitted) | Removed from Ballot |
State House D26 (DEM) | Ortega-Bravo v. Hacohen | CV2022-004867 Maricopa | 331 Challenged (798 Submitted) | Case Dismissed |
Congress D4 (REP) | Kasa v. Lopez | CV2022-004873 Maricopa | 1,491 Challenged (2,594 Submitted) | Case Dismissed |
Congress D4 (REP) | Kasa v. Stovall | CV2022-004876 Maricopa | 1,332 Challenged (2,049 Submitted) | Candidate Withdrawn |
Congress D4 (REP) | Kasa v. Davison | CV2022-004878 Maricopa | 1,491 Challenged (2,350 Submitted) | Case Dismissed |
Congress D4 (REP) | Kasa v. Giles | CV2022-004882 Maricopa | 1,112 Challenged (2,576 Submitted) | Case Dismissed |
State Rep D11 (DEM) | Ross v. Pearson | CV2022-004709 Maricopa | 461 Challenged (798 Submitted) | Removed from Ballot (Affirmed) |
State Rep D11 (DEM) | Ross v. Leasy | CV2022-004710 Maricopa | 279 Challenged (584 Submitted) | Case Dismissed |
State Senate D17 (REP) | Wadsack v. Barr | C20221453 Pima | 545 Challenged (730 Submitted) | Case Dismissed |
State Senate D17 (REP) | Wadsack v. Leach | C20221455 Pima | 772 Challenged (1,238 Submitted) | Case Dismissed |
State Senate D2 (DEM) | Dybvig-Pawelko v. Thompson | CV2022-004720 Maricopa | 344 Challenged (456 Submitted) | Removed from Ballot |
State House D27 (REP) | Griffin v. Toma | CV2022-004825 Maricopa | No Signatures Challenged | Challenge Unsucessful |
State House D23 (DEM) | Pembleton v. Lugo | CV2022-00215 Yuma | No Signatures Challenged | Case Dismissed |
2022 Statements of Interest
Aspiring candidates for federal, statewide, and legislative office in 2022 must file a Statement of Interest with the Arizona Secretary of State before the candidate begins collecting petition signatures. (A.R.S. § 16-311(H)).
The names of individuals who have filed a Statement of Interest with the Secretary of State's Office for the 2022 election cycle are available at the links below. Individuals seeking the nomination of a recognized political party appear on the "Partisan" list. Individuals who are not running as a member of a recognized party appear on the "Independent/Not Party Affiliated" list. Write-in candidates are not required to file a Statement of Interest.
2022 Partisan Statements of Interest
2022 Independent/Not Party Affiliated Statements of Interest
Decennial Redistricting for 2022 Election Cycle
What is the Independent Redistricting Commission?
The Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) is established in the Arizona Constitution and meets every ten years to review legislative and congressional district boundaries in light of the data reported in the United States Census. (Ariz. Const. Art. IV, § 1). The IRC is made up of five citizens, of which no more than two can be registered members of the same political party. The four partisan members are chosen by the respective party leaders of the Arizona State Senate and House of Representatives. These four members then choose an applicant with no party affiliation to serve as chair of the IRC. Learn more on thier webiste at irc.az.gov.
What does "redistricting" mean?
Arizona's voters elect legislative and congressional candidates based on the district in which the voter resides. These districts are determined by the IRC and are reviewed every 10 years following the U.S. Census. Redistricting occurs when the IRC reviews current legislative and congressional district boundaries, assesses changes in population since the districts were last drawn, then redraws district lines to account for these population changes.
What does this mean if I want to run for office?
According to Arizona's Constitution, the commission must be established by February 28, 2021. Based on historic practice, our Office expects the districts will be finalized and approved by early 2022. Candidates should be aware that new districts will take effect immediately following their approval and will be utilized for the 2022 election cycle. Please see our Candidate Redistricting Guide for further information.
Candidate Portal
Through the Candidate Portal, federal, statewide and legislative candidates can accomplish many of their filing needs. A statewide or legislative candidate seeking public funding may collect $5 qualifying contributions through the portal and file nearly all the documents necessary to receive public funding.
Candidates may also use the portal to create a public profile that complies with applicable terms of use. The public profile will appear on our website and may include contact information, a photo, social media handles, website links, and a brief biography.
Campaign Finance Reporting
When running for elected office, candidates should determine whether they are required to register a candidate committee. Candidates for legislative and statewide office must register a candidate committee with the Secretary of State if the candidate receives contributions or makes expenditures, in any combination, of at least $1,300 in connection with that candidacy. Committees are created by filing a Statement of Organization using the Secretary of State's online campaign finance system: BEACON. The Statement of Organization must be filed within 10 days after meeting the monetary threshold.
Candidates for federal office do not register a committee with the Secretary of State. Instead, federal candidates must file a statement of candidacy with the Federal Election Commission.
How To Run For Office
Running for Federal Office
Statutory Filing Period:
March 5, 2022 – April 4, 2022 at 5:00PM
Required documents:
Statement of Interest (Filed online through the Candidate Portal prior to circulating petitions)
Nomination Paper (Filed online through the Candidate Portal)
Nomination Petitions (Must be filed in-person)
Statement on Recall (Optional)
Signature Requirements:
H.B. 2839 passed on March 3, 2022 and updated the signature requirements for the 2022 Election Cycle given redistricting. Congressional candidates must meet the lesser of the following signature requirements:
- The average signature requirement of all the congressional districts for the candidate’s political party; OR
- The signature requirement from the district that corresponds with the district listed on the candidate’s nomination paper.
The signature requirements by district and by average are included below.
The following signature requirements were calculated pursuant to A.R.S. § 16-322 for the 2022 election cycle.
Republican | Democratic | Libertarian | Other | |||||
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CD
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Min
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Max
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Min
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Max
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Min
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Max
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Min
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Max
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CD 01 | 1,579 | 31,582 | 1,659 | 33,190 | 794 | 15,874 | 4,659 | |
CD 02 | 1,481 | 29,613 | 1,581 | 31,628 | 754 | 15,079 | 4,407 | |
CD 03 | 1,129 | 22,580 | 1,561 | 31,228 | 722 | 14,450 | 4,248 | |
CD 04 | 2,162 | 43,232 | 1,359 | 27,174 | 886 | 17,710 | 5,189 | |
CD 05 | 2,150 | 43,004 | 1,627 | 32,539 | 968 | 19,366 | 5,652 | |
CD 06 | 1,902 | 38,043 | 1,605 | 32,104 | 912 | 18,240 | 5,331 | |
CD 07 | 880 | 17,599 | 1,433 | 28,653 | 641 | 12,823 | 3,767 | |
CD 08 | 2,019 | 40,389 | 1,583 | 31,666 | 913 | 18,270 | 5,348 | |
CD 09 | 1,453 | 29,060 | 1,660 | 33,208 | 839 | 16,786 | 4,890 | |
Average | 1,639 | 32,789 | 1,563 | 31,266 | 826 | 16,511 | 4,832 | |
U.S. Senate | 7,378 | 295,102 | 7,035 | 281,390 | 3,715 | 148,597 | 43,492 |
For candidates seeking to run for the nomination of a recognized political party for Congress, the minimum number of signatures required is found by calculating 1/2 of 1% of the total qualified signers in the state as of January 2, 2022. The maximum number of signatures required is found by calculating 10% of the total qualified signers in the state as of January 2, 2022. Signature requirements for U.S. Senate candidates are the same as for Statewide candidates. (A.R.S. § 16-322).
For candidates seeking to run without a recognized political party designation, the minimum number of signatures required is found by calculating 3% of the total registered voters who are not members of a political party that is qualified for representation as of January 2, 2022. (A.R.S. § 16-341).
Running for Statewide Office
Statutory Filing Period:
January 1, 2022 – April 4, 2022 at 5:00PM (CCEC Participating Candidates)
March 5, 2022 – April 4, 2022 at 5:00PM (Traditionally Funded Candidates)
Required documents:
Statement of Interest (Filed online through the Candidate Portal prior to circulating petitions)
Nomination Paper (Filed online through the Candidate Portal)
Financial Disclosure Statement (Filed online through the Candidate Portal)
Nomination Petitions (Must be filed in-person)
Signature Requirements:
The following signature requirements were calculated pursuant to A.R.S. § 16-322 for the 2022 election cycle. These signature totals are the same for all statewide candidates including U.S. Senate.
Party | Min | Max |
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Republican | 7,378 | 295,102 |
Democratic | 7,035 | 281,390 |
Libertarian | 3,715 | 148,597 |
Other | 43,492 | - |
For candidates seeking to run for the nomination of a recognized political party, the minimum number of signatures required is found by calculating 1/4 of 1% of the total qualified signers in the state as of January 2, 2022. The maximum number of signatures required is found by calculating 10% of the total qualified signers in the state as of January 2, 2022. (A.R.S. § 16-322).
For candidates seeking to run without a recognized political party designation, the minimum number of signatures required is found by calculating 3% of the total registered voters who are not members of a political party that is qualified for representation as of January 2, 2022. (A.R.S. § 16-341).
Running for Legislative Office
Statutory Filing Period:
January 1, 2022 – April 4, 2022 at 5:00PM (CCEC Participating Candidates)
March 5, 2022 – April 4, 2022 at 5:00PM (Traditionally Funded Candidates)
Required documents:
Statement of Interest (Filed online through the Candidate Portal prior to circulating petitions)
Nomination Paper (Filed online through the Candidate Portal)
Financial Disclosure Statement (Filed online through the Candidate Portal)
Nomination Petitions (Must be filed in-person)
Signature Requirements:
H.B. 2839 passed on March 3, 2022 and updated the signature requirements for the 2022 Election Cycle given redistricting. Legislative candidates must meet the lesser of the following requirements:
- The average signature requirement of all the legislative districts for the candidate’s political party; OR
- The signature requirement from the district that corresponds with the district listed on the candidate’s nomination paper.
The signature requirements by district and by average are included below.
The following signature requirements were calculated pursuant to A.R.S. § 16-322 for the 2022 election cycle.
Republican | Democratic | Libertarian | Other | |||||
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LD
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Min
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Max
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Min
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Max
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Min
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Max
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Min
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Max
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LD 01 | 719 | 4,315 | 423 | 2,540 | 270 | 1,618 | 1,573 | |
LD 02 | 345 | 2,072 | 453 | 2,720 | 204 | 1,224 | 1,201 | |
LD 03 | 260 | 1,562 | 446 | 2,679 | 176 | 1,054 | 1,031 | |
LD 04 | 343 | 2,055 | 419 | 2,516 | 210 | 1,260 | 1,237 | |
LD 05 | 654 | 3,922 | 371 | 2,225 | 258 | 1,550 | 1,519 | |
LD 06 | 538 | 3,227 | 460 | 2,758 | 246 | 1,474 | 1,433 | |
LD 07 | 341 | 2,049 | 527 | 3,163 | 192 | 1,154 | 1,133 | |
LD 08 | 449 | 2,691 | 403 | 2,419 | 228 | 1,370 | 1,342 | |
LD 09 | 410 | 2,461 | 511 | 3,067 | 220 | 1,321 | 1,288 | |
LD 10 | 409 | 2,452 | 482 | 2,893 | 214 | 1,281 | 1,246 | |
LD 11 | 611 | 3,667 | 533 | 3,196 | 294 | 1,762 | 1,722 | |
LD 12 | 766 | 4,597 | 544 | 3,263 | 333 | 1,996 | 1,938 | |
LD 13 | 654 | 3,926 | 503 | 3,016 | 302 | 1,810 | 1,768 | |
LD 14 | 526 | 3,155 | 403 | 2,421 | 235 | 1,409 | 1,371 | |
LD 15 | 620 | 3,723 | 488 | 2,930 | 288 | 1,725 | 1,676 | |
LD 16 | 671 | 4,029 | 492 | 2,949 | 308 | 1,850 | 1,803 | |
LD 17 | 573 | 3,439 | 525 | 3,153 | 291 | 1,745 | 1,703 | |
LD 18 | 523 | 3,136 | 551 | 3,306 | 280 | 1,678 | 1,632 | |
LD 19 | 298 | 1,791 | 445 | 2,672 | 214 | 1,283 | 1,259 | |
LD 20 | 485 | 2,909 | 460 | 2,760 | 256 | 1,537 | 1,493 | |
LD 21 | 533 | 3,197 | 464 | 2,787 | 261 | 1,563 | 1,527 | |
LD 22 | 746 | 4,477 | 516 | 3,095 | 306 | 1,833 | 1,795 | |
LD 23 | 688 | 4,126 | 516 | 3,098 | 298 | 1,787 | 1,748 | |
LD 24 | 348 | 2,089 | 509 | 3,052 | 229 | 1,371 | 1,331 | |
LD 25 | 572 | 3,434 | 431 | 2,588 | 253 | 1,520 | 1,476 | |
LD 26 | 344 | 2,064 | 448 | 2,688 | 233 | 1,400 | 1,358 | |
LD 27 | 291 | 1,746 | 493 | 2,960 | 214 | 1,285 | 1,259 | |
LD 28 | 501 | 3,003 | 493 | 2,958 | 251 | 1,503 | 1,459 | |
LD 29 | 274 | 1,645 | 393 | 2,357 | 192 | 1,151 | 1,128 | |
LD 30 | 262 | 1,573 | 365 | 2,190 | 177 | 1,065 | 1,042 | |
Average | 492 | 2,951 | 469 | 2,814 | 248 | 1,486 | 1,450 |
For candidates seeking to run for the nomination of a recognized political party, the minimum number of signatures required is found by calculating 1/2 of 1% of the total qualified signers in the state as of January 2, 2022. The maximum number of signatures required is found by calculating 3% of the total qualified signers in the state as of January 2, 2022. (A.R.S. § 16-322).
For candidates seeking to run without a recognized political party designation, the minimum number of signatures required is found by calculating 3% of the total registered voters who are not members of a political party that is qualified for representation as of January 2, 2022. (A.R.S. § 16-341).
Running for Local Office
Candidates seeking election for county or municipal office will file nomination petitions with the appropriate county or municipality. It is the candidate's responsibility to verify the correct form utilized in the jurisdiction in which they are seeking nomination.
All questions about running for local office, including precinct committeemen, should be directed towards the appropriate county, city or town elections office.
Running as a Write-In Candidate
Candidates running as a write-in candidate do not need to file nomination petitions. However, they must submit the correct write-in nomination paper and a financial disclosure statement (if applicable) via the Candidate Portal.
For write-in candidates who want to run in the Primary Election, the first day to file these forms with the Secretary of State's Office is March 5, 2022 and the deadline is June 23, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
For write-in candidates who choose to forgo participating in the Primary Election and want to be an official write-in candidate at the General Election only, the first day to file these forms with the Secretary of State's Office is June 11, 2022 and the deadline is September 29, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
Schedule of Elections
Office | Type | Length of Term | Presidential Election Years | Mid-Term Election years |
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President of the United States & Presidential Electors | Federal Statewide | 4 years | Elect 1 (11 Electors) |
None elected |
U.S. Senator | Federal Statewide | 6 years | Varies: Class I and Class III seats | |
U.S. Representative in Congress | Federal Congressional | 2 years | Elect 1 | Elect 1 |
Governor | Statewide | 4 years | None elected | Elect 1 |
Secretary of State | Statewide | 4 years | None elected | Elect 1 |
Attorney General | Statewide | 4 years | None elected | Elect 1 |
State Treasurer | Statewide | 4 years | None elected | Elect 1 |
Superintendent of Public Instruction | Statewide | 4 years | None elected | Elect 1 |
State Mine Inspector | Statewide | 4 years | None elected | Elect 1 |
Corporation Commissioner | Statewide | 4 years | Elect 3 | Elect 2 |
State Senator | Legislative | 2 years | Elect 1 | Elect 1 |
State Representative | Legislative | 2 years | Elect 2 | Elect 2 |