Filing a Measure
Resolution Cover Sheet (Districts Only)
For or Against Committee Form
2023 Guide to Elections and Candidate Filing NEW
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 on May 15th and Closes at 4PM on May 19th.
Filing for Office
- Offices up for Election in 2023
- 2023 Candidates Who Have Filed
- 2023 Lot Draw Results
- Candidate Training Night
- 2023 Guide to Elections and Candidate Filing NEW
- First candidate that filed = Appears 1
- Second candidate that filed = Appears 3
- Third candidate that filed = Appears 2
Candidate Filing Forms
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
| 5/15 | First day to file a declaration of candidacy. |
| 5/19 | Last day to file a declaration of candidacy. |
| 5/22 | Final day to withdraw from the ballot. |
| 5/26 | Deadline for submission of Voters' Pamphlet statements and photographs. |
Ballot Measure Filing Dates
| 5/12/2023 | Last day to file a resolution for 2023 August Primary. |
| 8/1/2023 | Last day to file a resolution for the 2023 November General Election. |