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Welcome to the Candidate Portal!

Are you prepared to file for office?

  1. Verify your voter registration information is correct.
  2. Provide an email address. We send important notifications about your filing status and pamphlet profile.
  3. Pay your filing fee if the office you file for requires a fee. Your declaration will be approved only when the fee is paid. All filing fees are non-refundable and non-transferable should you file for the wrong office. You may pay online with a Visa, MasterCard, or AmEx.
  4. Use Google Chrome on a PC or laptop for best results.
  5. You are responsible for ensuring that you meet all qualifications of the office. If you have questions, contact the jurisdiction of the office for which you are filing.

  6. If you are unable to file online, please contact your county or state elections office for more information.

Deadlines:

  • Online filing for office ends at 5:00 PM on Friday, May 9. All declarations of candidacy and filing fees must be received before 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
  • If you wish to withdraw, submit a Withdrawal of Candidacy form to your county or state elections office by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025.

  • State and county voters' pamphlet deadlines vary. Not all offices appear in voters' pamphlets. Contact your county or state elections office for deadlines, guidelines and more information.

Please enter your information to locate your voter registration record.