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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
Full Time
Salary
$63,007/year + allowance for mileage
Partisan Type
partisan
Election Frequency
Every 4 years
Eligibility Requirements
Must be a resident of the district, have resided in the district for one year immediately preceding the election and be a registered elector.
Filing Requirements
filing fee is $85; signature requirement is 50 for major parties, 25 for minor recognized parties, Based on the number of votes cast in the congressional district in the last general election for governor for Independent candidates
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the Board of Elections office of the most populous county within the district.
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