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Signature requirements and deadlines for 2011 state government elections

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Note: The signature-filing deadline is the date by which candidates must file nominating signatures with election officials in order to have their name placed on the ballot.

The 5 states below will hold statewide elections in 2011. Kentucky will not be holding state legislative elections. Kentucky has elections for statewide officials, such as Governor.

Primary Information for 2011

2011 State Legislative Primary Information
State Nominating Signature Deadline Primary Date Notes/Costs for candidates
Kentucky January 25, 2011 at 4 p.m. local time May 17, 2011 Candidates must pay a $500 fee to KY Secretary of State to Run for Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Auditor, Agricultural Secretary, and Agriculture Commissioner. State legislative candidates must pay $200 to file to run.
Louisiana September 6-8, 2011. October 22, 2011 There are several methods by which a candidate can qualify for the ballot. For State Representative, a fee of $225, Central Committee Fee of $112.50, and a Parish Executive Committee Fee(If Assessed) of $112.50. Candidates can obtain 400 signatures in lieu of a fee. State Senator candidates must pay $300, a Central Committee Fee of $150, a Parish Executive Committee Fee(If Assessed) of $150. Candidates can obtain 500 signatures in lieu of fee.
Mississippi June 1, 2011 [1] August 2, 2011 The 2010 federal decennial census was not received by the Governor of the State of Mississippi by January 1, 2011, and thus the qualifying deadline for legislative offices was moved to 5 p.m. on June 1, 2011 as opposed to March 1. Party candidates must pay a fee of $15, while Independent candidates must obtain 50 signatures but are not required to pay a fee.
New Jersey April 11, 2011[2] June 7, 2011 100 Signatures, No filing fees required
Virginia June 15, 2011 at 5 p.m.[3] August 23, 2011 *** Independents must file petitions by August 23 for the General Election. Party candidates are selected by parties and must pay filing fee of 2% of the salary of the office he/she is seeking.


***-Virginia's primary has been rescheduled to August 23, 2011 instead of its usual date of June 14, 2011[4] [5].[6]

See also

References

  1. ↑ WTOK "Mississippi Lawmakers Face Redistricting" 4 Jan. 2011
  2. ↑ New Jersey Elections, 2011
  3. ↑ Virginia 2011 Election Calendar
  4. ↑ Ballot Access News,"Virginia House Passes Bill Moving 2011 Primary from June to August," January 20, 2011
  5. ↑ Virginia General Assembly "History of House Bill 1507 (2011)"
  6. ↑ Virginia Public Access Project "Update:Primaries to be held August 23," January 30, 2011
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