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Tomorrow at 5 p.m. is the deadline to submit nomination petitions for the upcoming city elections in Dallas County.

Anyone wanting to be on the November ballot for their city’s mayoral or city council elections must turn their paperwork in to the auditor’s office in Adel before that time. City offices up for election include three each in Perry and Adel. In Perry, there are at-large and ward 2 council seats available, as well as the office of mayor. The City of Adel has two at-large council seats and the mayorship up for election.

In both cities, the council terms are four years and the mayoral term is two years. The signatures of at least 25 eligible electors from the respective city are required on nomination petitions. Nomination packets can still be picked up at the city clerk’s office, the auditor’s office, or the Secretary of State’s website. See below for a full list of open city positions in Dallas County.

In the city of Adel, the office of mayor and 2 council at-large seats are up for election; 2 year term for mayor and 4 year terms for council. Signatures of at least 25 eligible electors are required on nomination petitions.

In the city of Bouton, the office of mayor and 5 council at-large seats are up for election for 2 year terms. Signatures of at least 10 eligible electors are required on nomination petitions.

In the city of Dawson, the office of mayor and 5 council at-large seats are up for election for 2 year terms. Signatures of at least 10 eligible electors are required on nomination petitions.

In the city of DeSoto, the office of mayor and 3 council at-large seats are up for election for 4 year terms. Signatures of at least 10 eligible electors are required on nomination petitions.

In the city of Dexter, the offices of 3 council at-large seats are up for election for 4 year terms. Signatures of at least 10 eligible electors are required on nomination petitions.

In the city of Linden, the office of mayor and 2 council at-large seats are up for election for 4 year terms. Signatures of at least 10 eligible electors are required on nomination petitions.

In the city of Minburn, the office of mayor and 3 council at-large seats are up for election. In addition there is 1 council-at-large to fill vacancy for the next 2 years. The term of office for mayor and the council at-large terms are 4 years each. Signatures of at least 10 eligible electors are required on nomination petitions.

In the city of Perry, the office of mayor, 1 council at-large, and 1 council ward 2, are up for election. The signatures of at least 25 eligible electors of the city are required on nomination petitions. Candidates must live in their wards but can be voted on by all voters in the city. The term of office for mayor is 2 years, and the council terms are 4 years.

In the city of Redfield, the office of mayor and 2 council at-large seats are up for election for 4 year terms. Signatures of at least 10 eligible electors are required on nomination petitions.