Candidates will either appear on the May 22, 2007 primary or Nov. 6, 2007 general election ballots.
“This election cycle should be exciting in Kentucky coming on the heels of the largest election in Kentucky's history,” stated Secretary of State Trey Grayson. “Hopefully, many citizens will give serious consideration to becoming candidates for one of our constitutional offices.”
Primary candidates, including political party candidates, have until Jan. 30, 2007 to file for office. Independent candidates or political group candidates must file a statement of intent by April 2, but have until Aug. 14 to file their petitions. Each date includes a 4 p.m. EST deadline.
Constitutional offices that file with the Secretary of State include:
Governor/Lt. Governor Slate
Secretary of State
Attorney General
Auditor of Public Accounts
State Treasurer
Commissioner of Agriculture
In order to help candidates seeking political office, the Office of the Secretary of State previously developed a ballot access procedural manual titled: Declaring Your Candidacy. This manual has been updated for this election cycle and provides Kentuckians with a quick guide to filing for political office.
Although the publication focuses primarily on candidate filing procedures, sample forms for attaining ballot access, and qualifications for each elective office, it also includes other important and pertinent election information that may affect candidates.
The manual contains an election schedule, sample filing forms of various types, contact information for state election agencies, and answers to candidates' most frequently asked questions.
For more information about filing to run for elected office in Kentucky, to obtain a copy of Declaring Your Candidacy, or to view a list of candidates, please visit www.sos.ky.gov/elections.
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