Chatham County Board of Elections extends 2025 municipal candidate filing

Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham County Board of Elections announces an extended candidate filing period for eligible residents interested in running for local offices in the 2025 election. Registered voters who reside in Chatham County, NC, may file to run for the following offices:

Town of Goldston Commissioner – Ward 3

Goldston Gulf Sanitary District – Two Board Member Seats

WHAT: 2025 Extended Municipal Candidate Filing

WHEN: Monday, July 28, 2025, at 8 a.m. through Friday, August 1, 2025, at noon. During this period, candidates can file to run for office Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: Chatham County Board of Elections 984 Thompson St. Suite D Pittsboro, NC 27312

Offices Up for Election:

  • Town of Goldston Commissioner – Ward 3 (Filing Fee: $5)
  • Goldston Gulf Sanitary District – Two Board Member Seats (Filing Fee: $5)

Candidate Filing Requirements:

  • Must be at least 21 years of age by Election Day
  • Must be a resident of Chatham County and reside in either the Town of Goldston or the Goldston Gulf Sanitary District

What to Bring:

  • Valid photo ID
  • Filing fee payment: Exact cash or check made payable to Chatham County

Individuals with questions may contact the Chatham County Board of Elections office at 919-545-8500 or elections@chathamcountync.gov. Information about the Chatham County Board of Elections is available online at www.chathamcountync.gov/elections.