Candidates

Interested in running for office? Candidates for office must meet certain qualifications. 

The 2024 General Election Local Candidate List

  1. Step 1 - Authorized Candidate Campaign Committee

    Before filing a Certificate of Candidacy, each candidate for a non-party office must establish an authorized candidate campaign committee by filing a Statement of Organization. There is no fee for filing this form and it can be submitted electronically, at the Maryland Campaign Reporting Information System (MDCRIS).

    Maryland Campaign Reporting Information System

    Statement of Organization

    Campaign Finance (Video)

  2. Step 2 - Financial Disclosure Statement

    (Prior Year) – Must be submitted to the Anne Arundel County School Board Ethics Panel.

    For more information: Anne Arundel Co. School Board Ethics Panel or 410-222-5311.

  3. Step 3 – Schedule Your Appointment

    Available appointment times will be displayed on the Online Appointment Scheduler.

     

  4. Step 4 – Bring The Following to your Appointment

    Candidate Information Sheet - Can be completed prior to/or in person at the time of filing.

    Filing Fee $25.00 filing fees must be paid at the time of filing the Certificate of Candidacy. Cash or Check, made out to Anne Arundel County. Note: Personal or Campaign committee checks are acceptable.

Board of Education

Board of Education

Here are the steps for filing a Certificate of Candidacy for the Board of Education

Board of Education Member Qualifications/Handbook

Summary Guide to Maryland Candidacy and Campaign Finance Laws

Questions? Contact the Board of Elections