Important Election Deadlines for the Candidate for the November 2, 2010 Special Election - City Council District 6

Candidates for municipal elections can begin to raise money. §17-22A-7(b)(2) [§17-5-7(b)(2)]. Under general law, there is no limitation on the amount an individual may contribute to the campaign of a person running for municipal office. However, a corporation is limited to giving $500 per candidate per election. §§10-2A-70.1 and 10-2A-70.2.

Last day a person can become a resident of the municipality and district and still be a candidate for election. Candidates must reside in the municipality and the district for a period of 90 days before the election. §11-46-25(g); §11-43-63.

Mayor gives notice of the election for the November 2 Special Election. 

Candidates may begin qualifying.  Qualifying forms are available from the City Clerk. §11-46-22(a).

NOTE: The Fair Campaign Practices Act requires all candidates to file with the
PROBATE JUDGE a list of from two to five persons who will serve as their campaign committee. Candidates may serve as their own committee, but must still file a form to this effect with the PROBATE JUDGE. THIS FORM MUST BE FILED WITHIN FIVE (5) DAYS OF QUALIFYING TO RUN FOR OFFICE. THIS FORM MUST BE FILED REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE CANDIDATE HAS REACHED THE $1,000 THRESHOLD UNDER THE FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES ACT. Forms are available from the probate judge or Secretary of State. §17-5-4.

ALSO, the Ethics Law requires candidates to file a statement of economic interests with the MUNICIPAL CLERK. THIS STATEMENT MUST BE FILED ALONG WITH THE QUALIFYING FORM. A candidate for municipal office may request a five day extension to file the statement of economic interests. The request must be made through the MUNICIPAL CLERK. The statement of economic interests must be filed with the MUNICIPAL CLERK within the five day extension. THE CLERK IS REQUIRED TO REMOVE FROM THE BALLOT THE NAME OF ANY CANDIDATE WHO FAILS TO FILE THE STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS BY THE DEADLINE. Incumbents do not have to file the statement of economic interests as they are required to submit an annual report which is on file with the ETHICS COMMISSION. §36-25-15.

Last day to qualify to run for municipal office. The qualifying form must be filed by 5:00 p.m., Central Daylight Time, with the CITY CLERK. Forms are available from the clerk. §11-46-25(g).  Mayor must cause to be printed on the ballot the names of all qualified electors.  In cases where only one statement of candidacy was filed for a particular office, the mayor must immediately file a written statement of candidacy for that office.  At the first regular meeting after receiving such statement, the council shall issue a certificate of election to such person.           

Last possible day for candidates to file with the PROBATE JUDGE a statement
showing the names of their campaign committee. §17-5-4.

Last day for the clerk to forward statements of economic interests filed by candidates to the Ethics Commission. §36-25-15.

First day to file the 45 - 50 day pre-election campaign disclosure form with the

Absentee Voting Office opens

Last day for the council to appoint election officials.

Last day to register to vote for the Municipal Election on November 2

First day to file the 5 - 10 day pre-election campaign disclosure form with the
PROBATE JUDGE. Forms are available from the probate judge or the Secretary of State. §17-5-8(a)(1). (Last day to file form is October 28).

Last day for a voter to apply for a regular absentee ballot. §17-11-3(a).

Last day for a voter to apply for an emergency absentee ballot if he or she is required by his or her employer to be out of the country on election day. 17-11-3(d).

Last day to hand deliver absentee ballot or postmark an absentee ballot.

Last day for an absentee voter who is required to provide identification but failed to include it with the ballot to submit this identification by 5:00 p.m. to prevent the ballot from becoming a provisional ballot. §17-10-2(c)(1)(a).

ELECTION DAY.  Candidates may appoint a poll watcher to observe voting procedures in the polling place. The appointment must be made in writing, signed by the candidate, and filed with the election officials at the polling place. §11-46-35.

The Council must canvass the election results before 12:00 noon.  §11-46-46 and 11-46-55.

First day to file the 5-10 day pre-election campaign disclosure report with the

Last day to register to vote for the run-off election on December 21

Last day for a voter to apply for a regular absentee ballot for the run-off election. §17-11-3(a).

RUN-OFF ELECTION DAY.  Candidates may appoint a poll watcher to observe voting procedures in the polling place.

The Council must canvass the election results before 12:00 noon.  . §11-46-46 and 11-46-55.

Last day for candidates who were not involved in the run-off election to raise money to pay off their campaign debts. §17-5-7.

Last day for candidates who were involved in the run-off election to raise money to pay off their campaign debts. §17-5-7.