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Run for Office
(Get in the Game)

People run for office for all sorts of reasons. Some want to make the world a better place for their children. Some have gone through experiences in life that give them a unique perspective they can sense is needed. Some don’t feel represented by their current elected officials.

 

Unfortunately, some people run for office as a vanity project. They are trying to advance their own career or stroke their own ego. If this is you, I would urge you not to run. We already have enough politicians who put themselves ahead of their constituents. However, if you’re considering this for the right reasons, it’s imperative that you know your why.

 

A campaign is full of ups and downs. There will be days that you wonder if you’ve made the biggest mistake of your life. People will say unkind things to you and about you. Whenever this happens, you’ve got to come back to the motivation that led you to do this in the first place. If your reason for running is clear in your mind and heart, it will serve as a guiding force for you when things get difficult.

City of Dayton Commission Election

Basic information to qualify for the 2023 Commissioner race:

  • Must be 18 years old;

  • Currently lived in Dayton Ohio;

  • Must be registered to vote in Dayton;

  • Correctly complete the Petition for nomination of Mayor or Commissioners form;

  • Collect 500 valid signatures of Dayton residents (Pro tip- aim for 1500 signatures);

  • Have each form notarized; and

  • Submit completed forms to the Montgomery County Board of election (451 W. Third St, Dayton Ohio, 45422) by 4 p.m. on March 3, 2023.

City of Dayton Commission Open Seats Election

Commissioners - Two (2) Seats up for the 2023 general election.

City of Trotwood Council Members Election

Basic information to qualify for the 2023 race:

  • Residents of Trotwood for one year;

  • Resident at the time of filing the nominating petition;

  • Can not be elected other public office;

  • Can not hold employment with the City of Trotwood;

  • Correctly complete the Petition for nomination of Mayor or Commissioners form;

  • Collect 50 valid signatures of Trotwood residents (Pro tip- aim for 100 signatures);

    • ​A petition signed by not less than fifty (50) electors of the Municipality shall be required to nominate candidates for the position of Council Member at-large.

    • A petition signed by not less than fifty (50) electors of a given district shall be required to nominate for the
      14 position of Council Member for that district.

    • A petition signed by not less than fifty (50) electors of the Municipality shall be required to nominate for the position of Mayor. 

  • Have each form notarized; and

  • Submit completed forms to the Montgomery County Board of election (451 W. Third St, Dayton Ohio, 45422) by 4 p.m. on August 9, 2023.

City of Trotwood Council Open Seats Election

Mayor - One (1) Seats up for the 2023 general election.

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Council Member at large - Two (2) Seats up for the 2023 general election.

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Jefferson Township Election

Basic information to qualify for the 2023 Trustee or Fiscal Officer race:

  • Must be 18 years old;

  • Currently lived in Jefferson Township;

  • Must be registered to vote in Jefferson Township;

  • Correctly complete the Petition for nomination form;

  • Collect 25 valid signatures of Dayton residents (Pro tip- aim for 50 signatures);

  • Have each form notarized; and

  • Submit completed forms to the Montgomery County Board of election (451 W. Third St, Dayton Ohio, 45422) by 4 p.m. on August 9, 2023.

Jefferson Township Election

Trustee - One (1) Seats up for the 2023 general election.

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Fiscal Officer - One (1) Seats up for the 2023 general election.

Dayton Municipal Court Judge Election

Basic information to qualify for the 2023 Judge race:

  • Must be 18 years old and under 70 years of age;

  • Currently lived in Dayton Ohio;

  • Must be registered to vote in Dayton;

  • Admitted to the practice of law in Ohio for at least six years;

  • Correctly complete the Petition for nomination of Municipal Judge form;

  • Collect 50 valid signatures of Dayton residents (Pro tip- aim for 100 signatures);

  • Have each form notarized; and

  • Submit completed forms to the Montgomery County Board of election (451 W. Third St, Dayton Ohio, 45422) by 4 p.m. on February 1, 2023 (90 Days  for party candidates) ; OR

  • Submit completed forms to the Montgomery County Board of election (451 W. Third St, Dayton Ohio, 45422) by 4 p.m. on May 1, 2023 for independent or nonpartisan candidates.

Dayton Municipal Court Judge Election

Judge Seats - Three (3) Seats up for the 2023 general election.

Dayton School Board Members Elections

Basic information to qualify for the 2023 School Board Seat race:

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen;

  • Must be 18 years old;

  • Currently lived in Dayton Ohio;

  • Must be registered to vote in school district;

  • a resident of the state for at least 30 days preceding the election,

  • a resident of the school district for at least 30 days preceding the election,

  • registered to vote in the school district for at least 30 days preceding the election.

  • Correctly complete the Petition for nomination of form;

  • Collect valid signatures 

    • Collect 300 valid signatures of Dayton residents (Pro tip- aim for 900 signatures);

    • Collect 75 valid signatures of Trotwood residents (Pro tip- aim for 150 signatures);

    • Collect 25 valid signatures of Jefferson Township residents (Pro tip- aim for 50 signatures);

  • Have each form notarized; and

  • Submit completed forms to the Montgomery County Board of election (451 W. Third St, Dayton Ohio, 45422) by 4 p.m. on August 9, 2023.

School Board Seats Up for Elections

Dayton Public School Board - Three (3) Seats up for the 2023 general election.

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Trotwood Madison School Board - Two (2) Seats up for the 2023 general election.

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Jefferson Township Public School Board - Two (2) Seats up for the 2023 general election.

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