VITAL POLICY – Jefferson County Republicans Call Primary Elections for May 3, 2022, County Commission Offices Included
Jefferson County Republican Party has called primary elections for May 3, 2022, for the following offices.
Circuit Court Judge 4th Judicial District, Part I
Circuit Court Judge 4th Judicial District, Part II
Circuit Court Judge 4th Judicial District, Part III
Circuit Court Judge 4th Judicial District, Part IV
Chancellor 4th Judicial District
District Attorney General 4th Judicial District
Public Defender 4th Judicial District
County Mayor
Trustee
General Sessions Judge
Sheriff
Circuit Court Clerk
County Clerk
Register of Deeds
Board of County Commissioners, Each of the Districts (1-10)
The Jefferson County Republican Party County Executive Committee (CEC) voted unanimously on Wednesday July 7, 2021, and Monday August 9, 2021, to nominate its candidates for the August 4, 2022, General Election by primary election. The primary call includes offices of the 4th Judicial District, county-wide offices, and Board of County Commissioners. The decision is based on the belief that primary elections are the proper procedure for nominating candidates for the General Election.
Of note, the qualification period for candidates running as Independents has changed as a result of the Republican Primary call. The candidate qualifying period for Republicans and Independents for the above listed offices begins on Monday December 20th, 2021, (first day to pick up petition) and ends on Thursday February 17th, 2022, at Noon (last day to turn in signed qualifying petitions).
Any questions concerning deadlines or Qualifying Petitions should be directed to the Jefferson County Election Commission Office, Charles Gibson, Administrator of Elections, Phone 865-397-3440