Not That Frequently Asked Questions
 

 
What will I do if I don't get elected to an office?
 

 
If you are not elected to an office, you may be appointed to a government agency or position (Department of Transportation, law enforcement, Supreme Court, etc.).  It is in your interest to pursue an office.  It will occupy a large portion of your time during the session.  On the other hand, you may wish to pursue an opportunity to participate in the lobby activities.  Your city counselor will assist you in that part of the HBS Program.
 

 
If I am a precinct committeeman, may I run for an elected office?
 

 
Yes.  However, you may not run for more than one (1) office appearing on the ballot.
 

 
Must a city chairman or county chairman be a precinct committeeman?
 

 
No.  In most Boys State political situations, however, a city or county chairman usually starts out as a precinct committeeman.  And, it is a very good idea for them to be delegates to their party's state convention.
 

 
How is a city or county chairman selected?
 

 
The precinct committeemen from each political party conduct a caucus for the purpose of selecting the city chairman or county chairman.
 

 
If a city chairman or county chairman moves up to a higher political office at Boys State, does someone fill the vacancy created?
 

 
Yes.  There will be a city vice-chairman and a county vice-chairman selected also by the precinct committeemen.  The vice-chairman would fill the vacancy.
 

 
To whom do I give my petition when I file to run for a city or county office?
 

 
If you are filing to run for a city elected office, you will give your petition to your political party's city chairman.  If you are running for a county elected office, you will give your petition to the county chairman for your party.
 

 
How will I obtain a petition to file as a candidate for the primary election?
 

 
Your city counselor or assistant dean will furnish petition forms to you.
 

 
Must the chairman of the state central committee be a county chairman in order to be selected?
 

 
Although the technical answer may be no, as a practical matter only the county chair people will likely be selected as the chairman of the state central committee.  The state chairman "can" be anyone from the same political party.
 

 
If I am selected as a delegate to the state convention, does that mean I cannot run for any of the state offices?
 

 
Absolutely not!  A delegate to the state convention is a political position.  Being elected to a state office is a separate issue--a position in the government itself not just the political party.  A delegate may seek the nomination for any state office desired.
 

 
Can I be a city or county election board member and still be a delegate to the state convention?
 

 
No.  At HBS, an election board member CANNOT be a delegate to or an official of his party's state convention because both activities are functioning at the same time.  Also, NO ONE may serve on two election boards.
 

 
 

 
If you still have questions, e-mail them to: Hoosier Boys State