How Do I …
Become an Elected SWCD Supervisor?
District supervisor elections are non-partisan. Information for candidates on qualifications and disqualifications for holding elective office in Georgia is available from the Georgia Secretary of State.
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If your county appears in the list of counties scheduled to hold an election for district supervisor and you are interested in becoming a candidate for a district supervisor position, we encourage you to complete the following steps.
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Obtain a Petition
Obtain a petition to run for office from your local district office or the GSWCC website (
download
and print a petition here
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Collect Signatures
Collect 25 signatures from qualified registered voters in your county.
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Turn in the Completed Petition
Turn in a completed petition to your local elections officials. (Locate your county election office)
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Petition Approval
If your petition is approved, your name will appear on the November ballot.
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Vote Count
The candidate with the highest number of votes will be declared the new district supervisor.
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Issuing the Oath of Office
A GSWCC Regional Representative will issue an 'Oath of Office' to the elected supervisor.