State Senators are members of the state's upper chamber, as part of the state's bicameral legislature. State senators are responsible for voting on: bills related to public policy matters, levels for state spending, raises or decreases in taxes, and whether to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes.
Candidate must be 18 years of age, U. S. Citizen, reside in the state 1- year preceding general election, resident of county (or of the district if it is a multi-county district) for 6 months preceding general election.
Filing Requirements
Filing fee is $15; signature requirement of 5% of votes cast for the last successful candidate for the office.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit Paperwork to the Secretary of State's office.