Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s office announced that 580 candidates filed for federal and state offices during the official filing period, which closed yesterday, March 26, at 5 p.m. If certified, these candidates will appear on the August 6 primary ballot.
“Thank you and congratulations to all who filed,” said Ashcroft. “It’s inspiring to see the number of people willing to give of themselves to become a part of the process. I applaud anyone willing to make that commitment to serve the people of Missouri.”
By party delineation, 345 Republican, 211 Democratic, and 24 Libertarian candidates filed with the Secretary of State’s office. Candidates who filed on the first day, February 27, drew a random number to determine the order in which names appear on the ballot. Candidates who filed thereafter will appear on the ballot in chronological order based on the time of filing.
Pursuant to RSMo 115.361 – Section 4, if a candidate withdraws within two working days before the close of filing, that position will reopen for filing on the first Tuesday after the established close.
The positions impacted by this statute include:
- Lieutenant Governor
- State Representative: Districts 82, 84, and 154
- U.S. Representative: Districts 2, 3, 5, and 6
Additional filings, for these offices only, will be accepted during normal business hours starting Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at 8 a.m. through Friday, April 5, 2024, at 5 p.m.
For a current list of candidates, visit the office website at this link.
