The 2016 Town of Eclectic Municipal Election will be held on August 23, 2016.  Below you will find the timeline that any interested candidate must follow.


​Timeline:

May 25, 2016 - Last day to reside within the town limits

July 5 - Candidate Qualification Packages available for pick up at Town Hall

July 19 - All Candidate Qualification Packages must be turned in to Town Hall by 5 PM. 

​August 23 - Election day

​August 30 - Official canvas of election results

November 7 - Newly elected members are sworn in at regular monthly council meeting.


The Basic requirements are as Follows:

1)  All potential candidates must have primarily resided within the town limits of the Town of Eclectic Prior to May 26, 2016.

​2)  Potential candidates must pick up a candidate qualification package from town hall. Packets will be available beginning  July 5.

3)  Last day to qualify as a candidate is July 19 at 5 PM.  ALL CANDIDATES MUST PRESENT COMPLETED CANDIDATE QUALIFICATION PACKAGE AND ALL FEES* IN PERSON WITH A VALID PHOTO ID AT TOWN HALL, TOWN OF ECLECTIC..

4)  All forms/documents must be filed with the appropriate county or state agencies by their respective deadline.


*  Fee schedule:  $30 for Mayoral candidates and $10 for Council Member candidates.  Cash or check is accepted by the Town of Eclectic.


Required Documents to be submitted/Filed:

Statement of Economic Interest - State of Alabama

Appointment of Principal Campaign Committee - Elmore County Probate Office

Campaign Finance Report - Elmore County Probate Office

Statement of Candidacy - Town of Eclectic

2016 Municipal Elections Sample Ballot.  Click to enlarge.