File to Run For Office
To declare your candidacy for a federal or state office, please contact the Missouri Secretary of State’s Office.
To declare your candidacy for a city office, please contact your local election authority.
For all candidate information, including election filing dates, please visit the Missouri Ethics Commission.
To view Missouri’s Election Calendar, that includes the first and last date’s to file, click or tap here.
What are the Qualifications for State or Federal Office in Missouri?
The Missouri Secretary of State’s Office provides a list of qualifications.
For additional information, contact the Missouri Secretary of State’s Office directly at 573-751-2301 or email elections@sos.move.gov.
County Offices
Candidates for county offices may obtain further information from the appropriate county officer. In Kansas City, the Clerk of the County Legislature is the filing officer. Contact the county office at 816-881-3240.
City Offices
Individuals interested in running for city office should contact the City Clerk’s Office at 816-513-3360.
Other Offices
Those seeking positions on School Boards or a Metropolitian Junior College Board Membership should contact their specific Board Secretary for additional information.
For more information on how to run for office, please visit the Missouri Secretary of State’s Office’s website and the Missouri Ethics Commission.