A candidate for elective local office need only have three qualifications: 1.) Be a resident of the community, 2.) Be a citizen, 3.) Be 18 years old.

Source: https://itemlive.com/2023/11/05/lte-why-an-elected-town-manager-is-an-oxymoron/

I contacted my local office in Grand Rapids, MI, and learned to my surprise that it was in fact legitimate.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/kotlikoff/2023/04/28/social-security-sues-32-year-old-for-benefits-he-received-21-years-ago-at-age-11/

Just as we did our best to help Laina navigate her local office of motor vehicles, we intend to help every Louisianan have a better experience with this department,” said Jeff Landry.

Source: https://bossierpress.com/governor-elect-jeff-landry-announces-appointments-to-the-office-of-motor-vehicles/

Many of those who could not participate wereindependent candidates, reflecting historical challenges for those who run for local office in Kazakhstan without party affiliations.

Source: https://thediplomat.com/2023/11/kazakhstans-first-go-at-direct-elections-of-district-mayors/

“that a fighter jet dropped bombs directly onto a crowd of people who were gathering at 8 a.m. for the opening of a local office of the country’s opposition movement.”

Source: https://www.deseret.com/u-s-world/2023/4/12/23680185/myanmar-military-airstrikes-kill-100-people

Under Redondo’s current system, candidates for local office — such as City Council — must receive a majority of the votes to win outright.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/02/13/redondo-beachs-elections-would-change-under-proposed-measure-this-is-how/