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Any person
desiring to become a candidate for council member shall file with the
city clerk within the time prescribed by ordinance a statement of such
candidacy. (City of Sikeston Municipal Code
2.84.090)
To be eligible
for election, all candidates must be a qualified voter of Sikeston, and
be at least 21 years of age. Ward candidates must be a resident of
the ward for which they are filing for a period of at least 1 year
immediately prior to the last day to file for election. Mayoral
and at-large candidates must have been a resident of the City for at
least 1 year immediately prior to their election.
Individuals
interested in filing for a Council position must print out and complete
a Declaration of Candidacy Form below and submit it to Carroll Couch,
Sikeston City Clerk, 105 E. Center Street, Sikeston, MO 63801. A
$15 filing fee is required. For questions or more information,
please contact Carroll Couch by phone at (573)471-2511.
DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY FORM (.pdf)
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Official
Election Day |
Style of Election |
Last Day to
Register to Vote |
First Day for
Candidate Filing |
Last Day for
Candidate Filing |
Final Certification
Date |
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February 5, 2008 |
Presidential Preference Primary Available for Public
Elections |
January 9, 2008 |
October 16, 2007 |
November 20, 2007 |
November 27, 2007 |
March 4, 2008
(see charter) |
Charter Cities and Charter Counties ONLY |
February 6, 2008 |
November 13, 2007 |
December 18, 2007 |
December 24, 2007 |
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April 8, 2008 |
General Municipal Election Day |
March 12, 2008 |
December 18, 2007 |
January 22, 2008 |
January 29, 2008 |
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June 3, 2008 |
Available for Public Elections |
May 7, 2008 |
February 12, 2008 |
March 18, 2008 |
March 25, 2008 |
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August 5, 2008 |
Primary Election |
July 9, 2008 |
February 26, 2008 |
March 25, 2008 |
May 27, 2008 |
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November 4, 2008 |
General Election |
October 8, 2008 |
July 15, 2008* |
August 19, 2008* |
August 26, 2008 |
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The final date for new party and
independent candidates to submit their petitions to the
Secretary of State is 5:00 p.m., July 28, 2008.
Independent candidates for county offices and
those wishing to form a new party within a county
must submit their petition to the local election
authority (county clerk or election board) by 5:00
p.m., July 28, 2008 (§115.329.1, RSMo 2000)
*Opening and closing of filing for
jurisdictions authorized to elect directors in November. |
Voter
Registration Information
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