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Election office: one full term in County Board District 4 remains unfiled; write-in and independent options explained
Summary
Nancy in the election office reported County Board District 4 had three full-term seats but only two candidates filed; she explained write-in deadlines (Jan. 15), independent-candidate signature requirements and party slating procedures for filling the remaining ballot spot.
Nancy, representing the election office, told the board that County Board District 4 had three full-term seats open for the upcoming election but only two candidates—Michael Book and Kevin Lolly—filed petitions, leaving one full term unfilled.
She explained the options for the open seat: a prospective write-in candidate can file paperwork with the election office by Jan. 15; if no write-in succeeds in the primary, someone could run as an independent after the primary but would need to collect a substantial number of signatures (the election office said the exact figure was not yet available and depends on statutory thresholds); after the primary parties may also slate candidates to fill slots under party rules.
"So that means there is 1 full term that is open," Nancy said, and she urged prospective candidates to contact the election office for filing details.
Board members asked about the status of other county board districts and staff provided a brief summary of filings for other seats. No formal action was taken; the election office will continue to process filings and advise potential candidates on deadlines.
