Candidate Instructional Guide - November 2022 Election

Candidate Statement

In addition to the word count limit, statements are limited to a maximum of five paragraphs for the statement to fit onto a single page in the official sample ballot. The statement shall be written in first person tense and shall be limited to the candidate’s own personal background and qualifications.

WITHDRAWAL OF STATEMENT

A candidate statement may be withdrawn, but not altered, up to 5:00 p.m. on the first working day following the close of the nomination period.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Candidate statements submitted shall remain confidential until 5:00 p.m. on the close of the nomination period. The statement shall then become a public record.

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Rev. 03/16/22