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September 27, 2023
Run for Township Fire Board in Delran township
Election Date: Nov 4, 2025Filing Deadline: Jun 3, 2025
Election Details
- Office level: township
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: Part Time
- Affiliation: partisan
- Typical salary: N/A
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: Jan 1, 2025 - Jun 3, 2025
- Positions: Delran Township Fire Commission
Job description
The Township Fire Board is responsible for organizing and supervising the fire department and prescribing rules for their control and management.
Eligibility requirements
Must be 18 years of age, a resident for at least 1 year and a U.S. Citizen
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 900 S Chester Ave, Delran, NJ 08075 (major party) 50 Rancocas Rd, Mt Holly, NJ 08060 (Independent/minor party)
Filing phone number: 856-461-3888
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the municipal clerk's office (for party candidates); submit paperwork to the county clerk's office (for independent candidates).
Filing requirements: No filing free. Petition Signature requirements: For independent and minor party candidates: 2% of the entire vote cast for members of the General Assembly in the district at the last preceding general election or 100 signatures, whichever is lower; For major party candidates: 5% of the total vote cast in the district by the voters of that political party at the last preceding primary election held for the election of that party's candidates for the General Assembly or 50 signatures, whichever is lower.
FAQ
How often is Township Fire Board elected?
The position of Township Fire Board is typically elected every 4 years.
What does it mean for an election to be partisan?
Partisan elections require candidates to declare a party affiliation, like Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, or Independent.
What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Delran township?
No filing free. Petition Signature requirements: For independent and minor party candidates: 2% of the entire vote cast for members of the General Assembly in the district at the last preceding general election or 100 signatures, whichever is lower; For major party candidates: 5% of the total vote cast in the district by the voters of that political party at the last preceding primary election held for the election of that party's candidates for the General Assembly or 50 signatures, whichever is lower.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the municipal clerk's office (for party candidates); submit paperwork to the county clerk's office (for independent candidates).
Where is the filing office?
900 S Chester Ave, Delran, NJ 08075 (major party) 50 Rancocas Rd, Mt Holly, NJ 08060 (Independent/minor party).
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 856-461-3888.
How do I get started running for Township Fire Board?
You can start running for Township Fire Board 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 Township Fire Board does not include a primary or runoff election.
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