The Chatham County Board of Elections has announced an extension of the candidate filing period for the upcoming 2025 municipal elections, offering local residents additional time to enter the political fray. Starting on Monday, hopefuls looking to serve their community can file their candidacy for select local offices. The extended filing window will close promptly at noon on August 1, with office hours for filing running from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, according to the Chatham County news release.
Registrants setting their sights on local government roles have the opportunity to contest for the Town of Goldston Commissioner – Ward 3 and two available seats on the Goldston Gulf Sanitary District board. Interested individuals should be prepared, to present a valid photo ID and pay the filing fee with exact cash or a check made out to Chatham County. A nominal fee of $5 is required to secure a spot in the race, an affordable entry point for public service aspirants.
Prospective candidates must meet specific eligibility criteria, which include being at least 21 years old by Election Day, and must be a resident of Chatham County, particularly in the Town of Goldston or the Goldston Gulf Sanitary District. The Chatham County Board of Elections office, located at 984 Thompson St., Suite D in Pittsboro, NC, will serve as the hub for the candidate filing process.
Those with questions about the upcoming election or, the filing procedure are encouraged to contact the Chatham County Board of Elections at 919-545-8500 or by emailing [email protected]. Additional details about the Board and the extended filing period can be accessed on the Chatham County's official elections webpage.
