For Candidates

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For Candidates

Candidate and Constituent Resources

Learn about filing for candidacy in North Carolina, establishing a candidate committee, filing petitions, and more.

Guidance for 2025 Candidates

Find candidate filing laws and procedures:

Running for Office

Find details about the upcoming candidate filing periods.

Filing for Candidacy

View the general requirements and fees for filing for candidacy.

Terms of Office

See the statute-mandated term lengths for elected officials.
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Filing for Candidacy

General Candidate Requirements

Review the general requirements for running for office in North Carolina.

Find the requirements to run for office

Candidate Challenges

Find out how to file or appeal a candidate challenge.

Withdrawal of Candidacy

Learn how to withdraw your candidacy.

Petitions

Find out how to put candidates and issues on the ballot and more.