Filing a Measure
Resolution Cover Sheet (Districts Only)
For or Against Committee Roster
Candidate Filing
Where to File
The Secretary of State accepts candidate filings for federal and statewide executive offices, and for any legislative, court of appeals, and superior court office serving more than one county.
The Benton County Auditor's Office accepts filings for all countywide and local offices. Candidates are encouraged to file for office online. Online filing Opens at 9AM May 17 and Closes 4PM May 21.
Filing for Office
- File for Office Online - Opens at 9AM May 17 and Closes 4PM May 21
- Candidates who filed (Filing week is May 17-21)
- Candidates Lot Drawing Results (following Filing Week) new
- Offices up for Election in 2021
Candidate Filing Forms
- Declaration of Candidacy
- Declaration of Candidacy - PCO
- Declaration of Candidacy - Write In
- Withdrawal Form
- Filing Fee Petition
Candidate Filing Fee & Requirements
Filing Fee is 1% of salary for yearly salaries over $1,000. It is $10.00 for an annual salary of $1,000 or less. If paid for attending meeting (per diem), with no fixed annual salary, then no filing fee is required.
Requirements
- Registered to Vote
- Live in District
- Live in Commissioner District, if applicable
Useful Links
Candidate Filing Dates
| 5/17 | First day to file a declaration of candidacy. |
| 5/21 | Last day to file a declaration of candidacy. |
| 5/24 | Final day to withdraw from the ballot. |
| 5/28 | Deadline for submission of Voters' Pamphlet statements and photographs. |
Ballot Measure Filing Dates
| 12/11/2020 | Last day to file a resolution for 2021 February Special Election . |
| 2/26 | Last day to file a resolution for the 2021 April Special Election. |
| 5/14 | Last day to file a resolution for 2021 August Primary. |
| 8/3 | Last day to file a resolution for the 2021 November General Election. |