Candidates note: If you announced your decision to run for office to the public, received any contributions or spent any money on your campaign before filing, you must open your candidate committee within 10 days of any of these activities.

View relevant 2018 dates for candidate filing.

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Tips for filing to run for office

What to bring:

A valid ID for notarization purposes
Check for filing fees (cash may be accepted if the filing fee is $50 or less)
Any completed campaign finance documents (not required)

What to expect:

If arriving on the first or last day of filing, be prepared to wait
Officials will verify your eligibility to file for office
Filing paperwork will be completed, signed and notarized
Filing fees must be paid at the time of filing
Campaign finance questions will be answered after the filing process

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There are seven long-range planning areas in Cabarrus County. Staff periodically reviews the planning documents for these areas to determine if development or trends in the Area necessitate updates. If updates are needed, staff coordinates intergovernmental review of the documents and gathers information through public input sessions.

Area Plans

Concord Area

Kannapolis Area

Northwest Area