The Offices

State and local elected officials make decisions that impact our lives every day — our reproductive rights, what students learn in schools, how neighborhoods are policed, which potholes are fixed, and so much more. Here is a rundown of a few state and local positions you can run for in your community.

District
Attorney

STATE
LEGISLATOR

City or County
Council Member

County
or City Clerk

School Board
Member

Mayor

THESE POSITIONS ARE JUST A START.
YOU CAN ALSO RUN FOR:

These are just a few examples of the types of offices you can run for. If there is an issue you care about, there is an office that can address it at the state or local level. Once you’ve decided you want to run for office, reach out to your local Supervisor of Elections or County Clerk for a full listing of available positions and specifics on your community’s government structure.

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OFFICE TO RUN FOR?

The Offices

DistrictAttorney

STATELEGISLATOR

City or CountyCouncil Member

Countyor City Clerk

School BoardMember