Filing Fees
Overview
You must pay the filing fee when you file a notice of candidacy. The fee is generally 1% of the office’s base salary, payable by cashier’s check, money order, personal check, or campaign check. For details about upcoming filing periods, visit Running for Office. Find additional filing information at Notice of Candidacy.
Relevant Statutes
Filing With the State Board of Elections
The following office types file with the State Board. Find our contact information.
| 2026 Statewide Contests | Salary | Filing Fee |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Senate | $174,000 | $1,740 |
| U.S. House of Representatives (seats 1-14) | $174,000 | $1,740 |
| Associate Justice, State Supreme Court (seat 1) | $197,802* | 1% of salary |
| Judges, State Court of Appeals (seats 1, 2, and 3) | $189,621* | 1% of salary |
| Judges, Superior Court (several districts/seats; see list below) | $169,125* | 1% of salary |
| Judges, District Court (several districts/seats; see list below) | $162,620* | 1% of salary |
| District Attorneys (several districts; see list below) | $167,337* | 1% of salary |
*Current salary may be changed by the 2025-26 state budget. Please check this page again for an update after budget approval.
District and Superior Court Contest Lists
Filing With the County Board of Elections
The following office types file with a county board of elections office. Find county board of elections contact information.
| County Offices | Salary | Filing Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Clerk of Superior Court, Sheriff, County Commissioner, School Board, etc. | Varies by county (contact county) | 1% of salary |
| State Senators (all seats) | $13,951* | 1% of salary |
| State Representatives (all seats) | $13,951* | 1% of salary |
*Current salary may be changed by the 2025-26 state budget. Please check this page again for an update after budget approval.