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Signature requirements and deadlines for 2013 state legislative elections

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Signature filing deadlines

The state legislative filing deadlines were as follows:

  • New Jersey:
  • April 1, 2013 (Major party)
  • June 4, 2013 (Independent)

Nomination petitions must contain the signatures of at least 100 voters in the legislative district. Candidates are required to disclose any criminal convictions.[1]

  • Virginia:
  • March 28, 2013 (Major party)
  • June 11, 2013 (Independent)

Nomination petitions must contain the signatures of at least 125 qualified voters in the legislative district. Major party candidates are required to submit a primary filing fee equal to 2% of the annual salary for the office sought in effect in the year in which the candidate files. In 2013, the primary filing fee is $352.80.[2]

Primaries

The state primaries are as follows:

  • New Jersey:
  • June 4, 2013
  • Virginia:
  • June 11, 2013

See also

References

  1. ↑ New Jersey Department of State, "Petition filing instruction sheet," Accessed January 14, 2013
  2. ↑ Virginia State Board of Elections, "Candidacy Requirements for House of Delegates," Accessed January 16, 2013
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