Ballot Layout Requirements

HOW OFFICES ARE ARRANGED ON THE BALLOT

The order of the offices are required to be listed on the ballot as follows:

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  1. Circuit Court Judges

  2. Chancellor

  3. Criminal Court Judge

  4. District Attorney General

  5. Public Defender

  6. County Mayor

  7. County Commissioners

  8. Assessor of Property

  9. County Trustee

  10. General Sessions Judge

  11. Sheriff

  12. Circuit Court Clerk

  13. County Clerk

  14. Register of Deeds

  15. Road Superintendent

  16. School Board Members

  17. Constables

  18. Municipal Executive Offices

  19. Municipal Legislative Offices

  20. Municipal Judicial Offices

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Candidates for municipal offices and county school board offices only have to be listed in alphabetical order. Both are required by law to run as “Non-Partisan” (no party affiliation).