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September 27, 2023
Run for County Sheriff in Wise County County, VA
Election Date: Nov 4, 2025Filing Deadline:
Election Details
- Office level: county
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: Part Time
- Affiliation: partisan for primary only
- Typical salary: N/A
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: N/A - N/A
- Positions: Norton City/Wise County Sheriff
Job description
The County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for Crime Prevention, Civil Process, Court Security, the Dispatch E-911 Center, K-9, School Resource Officers, as well as community programs.
Eligibility requirements
1. Qualified to vote for and hold the office sought 2. A resident of the Commonwealth for one year immediately preceding the election 3. A resident, by the time of filing, of the city or town in which he offers for election [or has an application for registration, transfer, or change of address on file in the general registrar’s office].
Filing instructions
Filing office address: Norton City: 201 Park Ave NE, Norton, VA 24273; Wise County: 5607 Patriot Dr, Wise, VA, 24293
Filing phone number: 276-328-8331
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the county registrar's office.
Filing requirements: Candidates for membership on the governing body of any county or city must collect at least 125 signatures; or if from an election district not at large containing 1,000 or fewer registered voters, 50 signatures. There is a filing fee of 2% of the minimum annual salary for the office sought in effect in the year in which the candidate files for all primary candidates only.
Independent Candidates running for County Sheriff
FAQ
How often is County Sheriff elected?
The position of County Sheriff is typically elected every 4 years.
What does it mean for an election to be partisan for primary only?
Nonpartisan elections do not require candidates to declare a party affiliation.
What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Wise County County, VA?
Candidates for membership on the governing body of any county or city must collect at least 125 signatures; or if from an election district not at large containing 1,000 or fewer registered voters, 50 signatures. There is a filing fee of 2% of the minimum annual salary for the office sought in effect in the year in which the candidate files for all primary candidates only.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the county registrar's office.
Where is the filing office?
Norton City: 201 Park Ave NE, Norton, VA 24273; Wise County: 5607 Patriot Dr, Wise, VA, 24293.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 276-328-8331.
How do I get started running for County Sheriff?
You can start running for County Sheriff by checking to ensure you meet all filing deadlines and requirements. Next, you can prepare to file for office and start planning your campaign strategy. Get in touch with our team of campaign experts for help with any step of the campaign process!
Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?
The next election for County Sheriff does not include a primary or runoff election.
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