The Shadow
WARM SPRINGS — All local offices, including the board of supervisors, school board and constitutional officers, are on the ballot in Bath County this November.
“It’s time to run,” said Supervisor Bruce McWilliams, who outlined the process candidates must follow during the Bath County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday night. “You can start now if you’re interested.”
That process includes the following steps:
— Candidates may begin filing paperwork and gathering petition signatures now.
— To have their name on the ballot, all signatures and forms must be filed by 7 p.m. on June 9. Postmarks do not count and there are no provisions for
extensions.
— Financial reporting is updated and online this year. Financial filing is the most complex part of the campaign process. There is an option for an exemption based on spending less than $1,000.
— Before a candidate begins actively campaigning or spending money, the financial reports must be filed.
— All forms and a comprehensive guide are available online.
— Printed copies of the candidate guide and all forms are available in the Voter Registration Office.
— Contact the local Voter Registration Office or the Sate Department of Elections for assistance.
— The candidate is legally responsible for determining what forms need to be filed and for meeting all deadlines.
— To be included on the November 3 ballot, all forms must be filed by June 9, including all petition signatures.
“Stay tuned,” McWilliams concluded. “I think it’s going to be an exciting year.”
