Filing period announced for primary, general elections

The official filing period for the fall elections will be held May 13 through May 17, 2013.

All offices are subject to both Primary and General Elections. If more than two candidates file for a position, the Primary Election would narrow the field to two candidates who would then appear on the General Election ballot.

The filing fee of 1% of the annual salary shall accompany the Declaration of Candidacy. There is no fee if the office sought is without a fixed salary.

Anyone wishing to file may do so at the Lincoln County Auditor's Office between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. during the stated filing perio...