The 2010 candidate filing starts at 12 noon on February 8, 2010 and ends at noon on February 26, 2010. Filing forms, along with the proper filing fees, must be received in the Brunswick County Board of Elections Office before the close of filing on February 26, 2010 at noon. Filing fees are 1% of the starting salary for each office.

All filing fees over $50 must be paid with a check or money order.

• Filing Fees - 2010 - .pdf

The law states that within ten days of any of the following events a candidate must open a political committee and appoint a treasurer:

• Receiving or spending any money in support of their candidacy,
• Filing a notice of candidacy, or
• Making a public announcement of a definite intent to run for public office in a particular election.

• Opening a Political Committee - .pdf

Campaign Finance Paperwork
When opening a political committee, the first question a candidate should consider is whether they intend to receive or spend more than $1,000 or less than $1,000. (This reflects a change in law that became effective December 1, 2009, reducing the reporting threshold from $3,000 to $1,000.) Once this determination has been made, candidates may print and complete the appropriate forms below. The completed forms should be mailed or delivered to the Board of Elections office.

• Over the $1,000 Threshold - .pdf
• Under the $1,000 Threshold - .pdf

If you have questions, please call the Brunswick County Board of Elections office 910.253.2620.