Which set of qualifications is required to be the governor or lieutenant governor of georgia?

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  Decide How You Want to Run

  There are four ways to become a candidate for office. Although each of the following is an option, the most common way to be elected in Georgia is to seek the backing of a major political party, most often the Democrats or Republicans.

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  • Decide How You Want to Run
  • Choose an Elected Office
  • Qualify to Run
  • Campaign for Office
  • Next Steps
  • What are the qualifications of a governor?
  • Which of the following are qualifications to become governor in most states?
  • How old do you have to be to be lieutenant governor in Georgia?
  • Who is the lieutenant governor in Georgia?

  Ways to become a candidate

  • Seek nomination from political party

    If you’re a member of a state-recognized political party, you can be nominated as that party’s candidate in that party’s primary election. First, you will need to meet that party’s requirements to get on the ballot. These are in addition to the state’s qualifications (see Step 3).

    

  • Run as a political organization candidate by petition or nomination

    A group is considered a political organization versus a political party if its candidate for governor or president fails to receive 20 percent of the votes in the last general election. If you’re a member of one of these political organizations, you can petition to run as a candidate or be nominated at your organization’s state-sanctioned convention. To do this, you must first meet that organization’s  requirements to get on the ballot. These are in addition to the state’s qualifications (see Step 3). If you petition to run, the number of signatures required varies by office and by year. No petition can circulate for more than 180 days between the first and last signature.

  • Petition to run as an independent candidate

    Petition requirements for independent candidates vary by office and by year. No petition can circulate for more than 180 days between the first and last signature. In addition to petition requirements, you’ll need to meet the state’s qualifications (see Step 3).

  • Run as a write-in candidate

    Write-in candidates may only run in the general election. You are not required to petition, but there are state qualifications you need to meet (see Step 3).

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  Choose an Elected Office

  There are several positions in government selected by the public.

  Elected Offices

  • Statewide Partisan Office

    • U.S. Senator
    • U.S. Representative
    • Governor
    • Lieutenant Governor
    • Secretary of State
    • Attorney General
    • State School Superintendent
    • Commissioner of Agriculture
    • Commissioner of Labor
    • Commissioner of Insurance
    • Public Service Commissioner
    • Presidential Elector
    • State Senator
    • State Representative

  • Statewide Nonpartisan Offices

    • Justice of Supreme Court
    • Judge of Court of Appeals

  • Local Offices

    • Judge of Superior Court
    • District Attorney
    • Clerk of Superior Court
    • Judge of Probate Court
    • Sheriff
    • Tax Commissioner
    • Judge of State Court
    • Chief Magistrate
    • Solicitor-General of State Court
    • County Commissioner
    • County Coroner
    • County Surveyor
    • County Treasurer
    • County Board of Education Member
    • Judge of Juvenile Court
    • County Superintendent of Schools

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  Qualify to Run

  Before you can officially run for office, you need to qualify.

  • Qualifications vary by office. For a summary of what’s required for your office of interest, check out the Georgia Secretary of State Office’s Qualifications and Disqualifications packet.
  • Qualification dates and locations vary by year and by office:
    • State office – qualifying periods for state offices run in 2-week stretches in various locations across the state
    • Local office – contact your local elections supervisor for qualifying dates and locations.
  • All candidates must pay a qualifying fee. To find out what the current fee is for your office, review the Qualifying Information on the Secretary of State’s website. If you’re unable to pay the fee, you can submit a pauper’s affidavit and qualifying petition.
  • When you go to qualify at your designated location (remember, qualification dates and locations vary by office and by year, so be sure you have the correct date and address before you go to qualify), bring a valid photo ID and the appropriate documentation:
    • Political party candidate – your completed declaration of candidacy form
    • Non-partisan office – your completed notice of candidacy form

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  Campaign for Office

  Gathering your community’s support is crucial if you want to be elected. You do this by campaigning, a process which involves everything from speech-making tours and debates to traditional advertising, phone campaigns, and social media.

  Many candidates hire professionals to conduct opinion polls and consult with party leaders. To learn how political campaigning has progressed over the years — and find out what might work for you — check out New Georgia Encyclopedia’s online exhibition, On the Stump.

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  Next Steps

  If you win the election, then the next step is preparing to get to work for your fellow Georgians! You’ll most likely work closely with the person currently holding office to ensure a smooth transition. If you don’t win, you can either end your bid for public office or wait until you’re eligible to run again — either for the same position or another one, depending on your political aspirations and interests.

What are the qualifications of a governor?

Which of the following are qualifications to become governor in most states?

How old do you have to be to be lieutenant governor in Georgia?

Who is the lieutenant governor in Georgia?