Candidates

Candidate Information

Thank You! We are happy that you are interested in serving in public office as a Republican. Below is a list of some of the qualifications the different roles require. During the filing deadline there will also be a candidate disclosure form available on our site to fill out. To be eligible as a Convention Candidate, Candidates for are required to complete the disclosure form and submit it to the Davis County Republican Party within ten (10) days of the filing deadline. Once the party receives this information you will receive information about the convention process and a delegate list for the respective district. If you have any questions please reach out using the contact us page of the website or by emailing secretary@davisgop.org.

Candidate Qualifications

OfficeAgeResidencyCitizenshipOther QualificationsTerm
U.S. Senator30Resident of the U.S. for 9 yearsU.S. Citizen for 9 years-6 years
U.S. House of Representatives25Resident of Utah when electedU.S. Citizen for 7 years-2 Years
Utah State Governor/Lt. Governor30Resident of Utah for 5 yearsU.S. CitizenQualified voter; not convicted of a felony; cannot hold any public office of profit or trust4 years
Utah State Attorney General25Resident of Utah for 5 yearsU.S. CitizenAdmitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the State of Utah, and in good standing at the bar; Qualified voter; not convicted of a felony; cannot hold any public office of profit or trust4 years
Utah State Treasurer/Auditor25Resident of Utah for 5 yearsU.S. CitizenQualified voter; not convicted of certain crimes;4 years
Utah State Senate25Resident of Utah for 3years; 6 months living in the Senate district prior to the last day of filingU.S. CitizenQualified voter; not convicted of a felony; cannot hold any public office of profit or trust4 years
Utah State House of Representatives25Resident of Utah for 3 years; 6 months living in the House district prior to the last day of filingU.S. CitizenQualified voter; not convicted of a felony; cannot hold any public office of profit or trust2 years
State Board of Education181 year living in the School BoardU.S. CitizenQualified voter; not convicted of a felony; cannot hold any public office of profit or trust4 years