Election Information
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
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Official
Election Day
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Style of Election
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Last Day to
Register to Vote
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First Day for
Candidate Filing
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Last Day for
Candidate Filing
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Final Certification
Date
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August 3, 2010
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Primary Election
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July 7, 2010
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February 23, 2010
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March 30, 2010
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May 25, 2010
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November 2, 2010
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General Election
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October 6, 2010
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July 13, 2010*
[Jurisdictions in
Kansas City begin filing
July 20, 2010]
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August 17, 2010*
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August 24, 2010
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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 26, 2010. 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 26, 2010. (§115.329.1, RSMo).
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