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Candidates - Getting on the Ballot
People who wish to become candidates for non-judicial offices in county government (county commissioners, clerk, sheriff, register of deeds, drain commissioner, prosecutor, treasurer, and surveyor) usually follow one of two procedures, although under certain conditions other means are also available.
Procedure #1: Nominating Petitions
One method of getting on the ballot is to file nominating petitions that contain signatures of registered voters. The number of signatures required for nomination is based on population. An affidavit of identity must also be filed when the petitions are filed. People running for local officials at village, township, or city level will file their petitions and affidavit of identity with their local clerk. People running for county elected positions and the Judge of the Probate Court file their petitions and affidavit with the county clerk. People running for circuit and district court judge and state and federal positions representing St. Joseph County file their petitions and affidavit of identity with the Secretary of State in Lansing.
Procedure #2: Filing Fee
Another common way of getting on the primary election ballot is by depositing $100.00 with the appropriate elections officer. For some offices, this is non-refundable.
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