Filing for August Primary Opens Tuesday

Candidate filing for the August primary opens at 8 a.m. next Tuesday and closes on March 29th at 5 p.m.

Individuals planning to file for office must possess a paid filing fee receipt from a political party; a copy of an affidavit filed with the Department of Revenue; and proof of identity which can be a voter identification card, Missouri driver’s license, birth certificate, or other form of certified identification.

Representatives from the political parties and the Department of Revenue will be available at the secretary of state’s office on the opening day to provide documentation if the individual has not obtained the necessary documents prior.

Additional information and a detailed listing of requirements can be found on the secretary of state’s website.