Macon County • Board of Elections
Information for Residents Running for Macon County Offices

To run for Sheriff, Register of Deeds, Clerk of Superior Court or County Commissioner, candidates must:

• Be 21 years of age.
• Be registered to vote in Macon County.
• Pay a filing fee equal to one percent of the annual salary.
• County Commission candidates must reside in the Township for the office sought.

1. How do individuals get on the ballot?
   Candidates must file a notice of candidacy with the county board of elections in the county of their residence and pay a filing fee of 1% of the annual salary of the office sought to the county board of elections.
   
   Notice of candidacy forms may be obtained at the county board of elections prior to the date on which candidates may commence filing.
   
   Candidates must be a registered voter of the same political party in which he or she intends to file (an individual changing party affiliations, must do it 90 days prior to the filing date).
   All candidates must, at the time of filing a Notice of Candidacy, file a certificate signed by the chairman or the director of the county board of elections where they are registered to vote.
   The certification shall state the party with which the person is affiliated, and that the person has not changed affiliations in the past three months.
   
   
2. When is the filing period?
   Begins - 12:00 Noon on the second Monday in February preceding the primary.
   Ends - 12:00 Noon on the last business day in February preceding the primary.
   
   
3. When are the elections?
   Primary The Tuesday after the first Monday in May preceding the general election.
   General Election - The Tuesday after the first Monday in November.

Information for N.C. Residents Running for Judicial Offices

1. How do individuals get on the ballot?
   Contact the State Board of Elections at 919-733-7173 in Raleigh, NC for information on running for judicial office or visit www.sboe.state.nc.us
   
   
2. When is the filing period?
   Begins - 12:00 Noon on the second Monday in February preceding the primary.
   Ends - 12:00 Noon on the last business day in February preceding the primary.
   
   
3. When are the elections?
   Primary The Tuesday after the first Monday in May preceding the general election.
   General Election - The Tuesday after the first Monday in November.

Information for N.C. Residents Running for Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Council of State:

1. How do individuals get on the ballot for the primary election?
   Candidates must file a notice of candidacy with the SBOE and pay a filing fee of 1% of the annual salary of the office sought to the SBOE. Notice of candidacy forms may be obtained at the SBOE office prior to the date on which candidates may commence filing.
   
   Candidates who have properly filed their notice of candidacy and paid the filing fee will have their names certified by the chairman of the State Board of Elections to the Secretary of State three days after the expiration of the filing period.
   
   Candidates must be a registered voter of the same political party in which he or she intends to file (an individual changing party affiliations, must do it 90 days prior to the filing date).
   All candidates must, at the time of filing a Notice of Candidacy, file a certificate signed by the chairman or the director of the county board of elections where they are registered to vote. The certification shall state the party with which the person is affiliated, and that the person has not changed affiliations in the past three months.
   
   
2. When is the filing period?
   Begins - 12:00 Noon on the second Monday in February preceding the primary.
   Ends - 12:00 Noon on the last business day in February preceding the primary.
   
   
3. When are the elections?
   Primary The Tuesday after the first Monday in May preceding the general election.
   General Election - The Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
   
   
4. What are the qualifications for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and All State Executive Offices?
   (N.C. Const. Art. 6 Sec. 6)
   Governor - An individual must be 30 years of age, a citizen of the U.S. for five years, a resident of North Carolina for 2 years, and a qualified North Carolina voter.
   Lieutenant Governor - An individual must be 30 years of age, a citizen of the U.S. for five years, a resident of North Carolina for 2 years, and a qualified North Carolina voter.
   State Executive Offices - A qualified North Carolina voter.
   Terms -Governor (4 years); Lieutenant Governor (4 years); Council of State (4 years)

Information for N.C. Residents Running for NC State House and State Senate:

1. How do individuals get on the ballot?
   Candidates must file a notice of candidacy with the county board of elections in the county of their residence and pay a filing fee of 1% of the annual salary of the office sought to the county board of elections.
   
   Notice of candidacy forms may be obtained at the county board of elections prior to the date on which candidates may commence filing. Candidates must be a registered voter of the same political party in which he or she intends to file (an individual changing party affiliations, must do it 90 days prior to the filing date). All candidates must, at the time of filing a Notice of Candidacy, file a certificate signed by the chairman or the director of the county board of elections where they are registered to vote. The certification shall state the party with which the person is affiliated, and that the person has not changed affiliations in the past three months.
   
   
2. When is the filing period?
   Begins - 12:00 Noon on the second Monday in February preceding the primary.
   Ends - 12:00 Noon on the last business day in February preceding the primary.
   
   
3. When are the elections?
   Primary The Tuesday after the first Monday in May preceding the general election.
   General Election - The Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
   
   
4. What are the qualifications for North Carolina's General Assembly?
   (N.C. Const. Art. 2 Sec. 6, 7; Art. 6 Sec. 6)
   Senate - An individual must be 25 years of age, a qualified North Carolina voter, a resident of the State for two years, and a resident of the district for one year preceding the election.
   House - An individual must be 21 years of age, a qualified voter of the State, and a resident of the district for one year preceding the election.
   Terms - Senate (2 years); House (2 years)
   Members of the North Carolina General Assembly - Senate (50); House (120)