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Government Type

Municipality

Entity

Newton

Public Body

Town Council

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Notice Title

Notice of Election

Notice Tags

Elections

Notice Type(s)

Notice

Event Start Date & Time

April 24, 2023 02:30 PM

Description/Agenda

NEWTON, UTAH 2023 NOTICE OF ELECTION The Town of Newton, Utah will hold a municipal general election to elect two (2) council members for a four-year term each seat. MUNICIPAL PRIMARY ELECTION DAY: AUGUST 15, 2023 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION DAY: NOVEMBER 7, 2023 NEWTON IS A BY-MAIL VOTING PRECINCT Utah law requires that this election be conducted by mail. Ballots will be mailed to registered voters. An official Cache County ballot drop box is located on the north side of Newton Town Hall, 51 South Center, Newton. DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY Those interested in running for office must file a Declaration of Candidacy in person with the Newton Town Clerk. Declaration of Candidacy filing must be done June 1-7, 2023 during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is no filing fee. The required filing form is available at the Newton Town Hall, 51 South Center, Newton. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED OF CANDIDATES: - Be a United States citizen at the time of filing. - Be a registered voter of Newton Town. - Be at least 18 years old. - Be a resident of Newton Town for 12 consecutive months immediately preceding the date of the general election; November 7, 2023. - Not be a convicted felon. PRIMARY ELECTION If the number of candidates for a particular municipal office does not exceed twice the number of persons needed to fill that office, a primary election for that will NOT be held and the candidates are considered nominated. If the number of eligible candidates, including write-ins, does not exceed the number of offices for which the candidates have filed, and there are no other municipal ballot propositions, the Town Council may cancel the election and declare the candidates elected. UCA 20A-1-206. WRITE-IN CANDIDATES To become a valid write-in candidate for the election, a person must file a 'Write-in Declaration of Candidacy' form with the Town Clerk in person no later than 65 days before the November election. The candidate must also qualify all the requirements of the office. For further voter information, request an absentee ballot, register to vote, or update your registration, please go to https://www.vote.utah.gov

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Meeting Information

Meeting Location

51 South Center
Newton, UT 84327
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Contact Name

Karla Ferguson

Contact Email

newton@newtonutah.gov

Notice Posting Details

Notice Posted On

April 24, 2023 02:36 PM

Notice Last Edited On

April 24, 2023 02:36 PM

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