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Filing for the primary begins Monday, Dec. 4.
Jessica Webb
editor@thesmokymountaintimes.com
It’s December, and that doesn’t just mean it’s time for the winter holidays. Many are making plans for the 2024 election season. Filing in North Carlina for the 2024 primary election begins Monday.
Candidate filing for most contests in the 2024 elections begins at noon on Monday, Dec. 4 and ends at noon on Friday, Dec. 15.
Depending on the office sought, candidates will file their Notice of Candidacy and pay their filing fees either at their county board of elections office or with the State Board of Elections at the N.C. State Fairgrounds in Raleigh.
“Choosing to run for an elected office is a major decision,” said Karen Brinson Bell, State Board executive director. “We are preparing for a smooth and customer-friendly process for all candidates, and we are committed to providing an efficient and safe environment for everyone.”
The 2024 primary election is March 5. The general election is November 5.
Candidates for the following offices can file at the Swain County Board of Elections Office:
NC House (District 119)
NC Senate (District 50)
Board of Commissioners
(2 seats)
Board of Education (3 seats)
Filing fee for commissioners is $80, and filing fee for Board of Education is $42. State House/Senate filing fee is $139.51.
Candidates for these offices (including for State House and Senate, which are multi-county districts) can only file in the county where they reside and are a registered voter.
Candidates for the following offices file to run for office at the Martin Building at the State Fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Road (Gate 9), Raleigh NC 27607:
• U.S. House of Representatives (Districts 1-14)
• Governor
• Lieutenant Governor
• Attorney General
• State Auditor
• Commissioner of Agriculture
• Commissioner of Insurance
• Commissioner of Labor
• Secretary of State
• Superintendent of Public Instruction
• State Treasurer
• N.C. Supreme Court Associate Justice (Seat 6)
• N.C. Court of Appeals Judge (Seats 12, 14, and 15)
• Superior Court Judge (various districts)
• District Court Judge (various districts)
• District Attorney (Districts 12, 29, 32, and 37)
The Martin Building will be open for filing during the following days and times:
• Noon-5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4
• 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 5-8
• 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 11-14
• 8 a.m.-noon Friday, Dec. 15
Learn more about election filing by visiting ncsbe.gov.