While the primary election is scheduled in June, the filing period for numerous offices began March 7 and runs until Friday, March 25, at 5 pm.
Candidates seeking to place their names on the primary election ballot should collect a minimum of 29 signatures for the Democratic ballot and 45 for the Republican ballot.
These offices will be on both the primary and general election ballot:
Supervisor District 2, currently held by Dawn Rudolph
Supervisor District 3, currently held by Tom Contner, who has stated he is not seeking re-election
Treasurer – Katlynn Gannon-Mechaelsen
Recorder – Deb McDonald
Attorney – Thomas Laehn
Township trustees and clerks must submit an affidavit of candidacy by the March 25 deadline. These offices will be on the general election ballot in November.
Candidates for Greene County Medical Center trustee, Soil and Water Conservation District commissioner and Ag Extension Council can take out nomination papers now but they have until Wednesday, Aug. 31, at 5 pm to file.
The paperwork must be submitted to the Greene County auditor’s office by deadline to be placed on the upcoming election ballots.
Persons who have questions about the election can contact auditor Jane Heun or commissioner of elections Billie Jo Hoskins at 515-386-5680. ~courtesy of The Scranton Journal
