BY DAN HILDEBRAN
Monitor Editor
STARKE— The Bradford County Supervisor of Elections Office has released its 2022 Candidate Handbook.
Supervisor of Elections Amanda Seyfang said the handbook covers most of the questions candidates ask like what forms must be filed to become a candidate and how to qualify by the petition method.
“Election laws are always changing,” Seyfang said in a telephone interview. “I would not fault a candidate for being behind on the current laws.”
Seyfang added that one ordinance unique to Bradford County has to do with campaign signs. The county prohibits the posting of campaign signs on public right-of-way sooner than 60 days before each election. That date for the 2022 primary is June 24.
The supervisor said the most common mistakes candidates make are filing treasurer’s reports late and making errors on or omitting the required disclaimer on advertisements.
She added that public office seekers should also be aware of the rules surrounding political contributions and expenditures, and the prohibition on solicitation during early voting.
Seyfang said her office’s website includes a section for candidate information which features instructions on how to become a candidate.
She also said the best way to learn about the rules and the processes of local elections is to make an appointment with her office by calling 904-966-6266.
