Municipal candidate filing begins July 2  The candidate filing period for the November 2, 2021 Municipal Elections in Fairview, Hemby Bridge, Indian Trail, Lake Park, Marshville, Marvin, Mineral Springs, Monroe, Unionville, Waxhaw, Wesley Chapel and Wingate begins at noon on Friday, July 2, and ends at noon on Friday, July 16. Candidate filing for Municipal Elections in Stallings and Weddington begins at noon on Monday, July 26, and ends at noon on Friday, August 13.

All candidates must file to run for office at the Union County Board of Elections at 316-B East Windsor Street in Monroe.

To be eligible to file for office, candidates must be 21 years old on Election Day, be registered voters of the municipality at the time they file for office, and reside within the municipal corporate limits. For an office that is elected by district, candidates must reside within the district. No candidate may file for more than one municipal office during the same election. Each candidate will also be required to answer a question about any previous felony convictions and requires disclosure of any convictions.

Filing fees are set by municipal governing bodies at $5 and must be paid by check, credit card or debit card.  For additional information, please call the Board of Elections at 704-283-3809.