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State Senator
About this position
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.
Position Details
Employment Type
Part Time
Salary
$13,951/year + $104 per diem
Partisan Type
partisan
Election Frequency
Every 2 years
Eligibility Requirements
A candidate must be at least 25 years of age, a resident of the state for 2 years prior to election, a resident of the district for 1 year, a registered voter for the office filed for and in the same district
Filing Requirements
Filing fee is $140; no filing signature requirement.
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the Board of Elections office in the county of your residence.
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