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.
Must be 21 years of age, a U.S. citizen, and an inhabitant of district 1 year prior to election.
Filing Requirements
Filing fee is $25; signature requirement of the lesser of either 500 signatures or 2% of the total number of votes cast in the distrct for the candiates of the party presidential electors at the last presidential election (major party candidates), nominated by party convention or by-laws (minor party candidates), or the number of signatures equal to 1% of the number of votes cast in the district for president (independent candidates).
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the Secretary of State's office.