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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November 8, 2011
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Available for public elections
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October 12, 2011
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July 19, 2011*
[Jurisdictions in
Kansas City begin filing
July 26, 2011]
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August 23, 2011*
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August 30, 2011
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*Opening and closing of filing for jurisdictions authorized to elect directors in November, such as 911 & Emergency Services directors. [Bracketed dates apply to any jurisdiction partially or wholly located in Kansas City, Missouri.]
2012 MISSOURI ELECTION CALENDAR
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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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February 7, 2012
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Presidential Preference
Primary
Available for public elections
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January 11, 2012
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October 18, 2011
[Presidential Primary & Jurisdictions in
Kansas City begin filing October 25, 2011]
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November 22, 2011
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November 29, 2011
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March 6, 2012
(see local charter)
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Charter cities and charter counties ONLY
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February 8, 2012
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November 15, 2011
[Jurisdictions in
Kansas City begin filing November 22, 2011]
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December 20, 2011
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December 27, 2011
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April 3, 2012
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General Municipal Election Day
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March 7, 2012
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December 13, 2011
[Jurisdictions in
Kansas City begin filing December 20, 2011]
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January 17, 2012
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January 24, 2012
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June 5, 2012
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Available for public elections
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May 9, 2012
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February 14, 2012
[Jurisdictions in
Kansas City begin filing February 21, 2012]
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March 20, 2012
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March 27, 2012
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August 7, 2012
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Primary Election
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July 11, 2012
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February 28, 2012
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March 27th, 2012
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May 29, 2012
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November 6, 2012
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General Election
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October 10, 2012
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July 17, 2012* [Jurisdictions in
Kansas City begin filing
July 24, 2012]
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August 21, 2012*
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August 28, 2012
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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 30, 2012. 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 30, 2012. (§115.329.1, RSMo).
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