U.S. Senator (KY-Sr.)

Employer / Organization

Kentucky United States Senate

Next Election

Nov 03, 2020

Filing Window

Jan 02, 2020 - Apr 01, 2020

Description

Each of the 50 United States is represented by two United States Senators, and the 100 senators serve in the United States Senate, which along with the United States Congress comprise the entire federal legislative branch of U.S. Government. U.S. Senators are responsible for drafting and voting on federal laws for the United States. The work of preparing and considering legislation is done by standing committees, and in addition there are special committees as well as joint committees (committees with U.S. Representatives and Senators). The U.S. Senate has special duties including the responsibility to confirm major presidential appointments, including Supreme Court Justices. All U.S. treaties with other countries must be approved by a 2/3rds vote in the Senate, and U.S. Senators vote upon impeachment of elected officials, with a 2/3rds vote for impeachment resulting in the removal of office. Congressional bills, after having been passed by the Senate and House of Representatives, must be signed by the president of the United States within 10 days of their submission, or they become law automatically, unless Congress is not in session. If vetoed by the president, a bill may become law only by its repassage by a two-thirds majority in each house. The Constitution requires a regular annual meeting of Congress, which begins on Jan. 3 each year. The proceedings of Congress are recorded in the Congressional Record, and U.S. Senators have offices in Washington D.C. and often in several locations in their home states to address concerns of the citizens they represent. The yearly salary for a United States Senator is $174,000.

Application Guidelines
1) Contact the Kentucky State Board of Elections to confirm that your registered address qualifies you for the position you intend to run for, and that you meet other office specific qualifications. Obtain the required filing forms. 2) Complete the required filing forms and submit the filing forms to the Kentucky State Board of Elections. The required forms include a statement of candidacy, campaign finance forms, nominating petitions and other office specific forms. 3) To run as an independent, you must file a statement of candidacy by April 1st (if April 1st falls on a nonbusiness day, the deadline will be the following business day). Nominating petitions are due the second Tuesday in August in order to qualify for the ballot. Petition signature requirements vary by office. If you plan to run as a candidate for one of the established political parties, contact the Kentucky State Board of Elections or the party office for information about the filing procedures necessary to compete in the party primary. The deadline to file as a party candidate is the last Tuesday in January. If you have any questions please contact the Kentucky State Board of Elections by phone at (502) 573-7100 . Additionally, the 2016 Kentucky election caldendar can be found here: http://elect.ky.gov/SiteCollectionDocuments/Election%20Calendars/2016%20Election%20Calendar%20(LSZ).final%20approval%201-22-2014.pdf.

Submit application to:
Kentucky Secretary of State , 700 Capital Ave #152, Frankfort, KY, 40601, US