Candidate Filing Information

August 3, 2004 Primary Election

When and Where to File:

Filing Opens:	February 24, 2004 at 8:00 a.m.
Filing Closes:	March 30, 2004 at 5:00 p.m.
Location:	James C. Kirkpatrick State Information Center 600 West Main - 3rd Floor Jefferson City, MO 65101

Ballot Placement:

First day filers will select a number by random drawing to determine placement on the primary ballot. After the first day, candidates will be placed on the ballot in the order of their filing.

Documents Needed for Filing:

1. Paid receipt from political party for filing fee

   • $200 - Statewide office, U.S Senator
   • $100 - U.S. Representative, Circuit Judge, and State Senator
   • $50 - State Representative

   Political party representatives will be available in the State Information Center on the first day of candidate filing to accept filing fees.

2. Voter ID card

3. Proof of Identity - Voter ID card, MO driver's license, birth certificate, other form of certified or photo ID

Must File in Person (Exceptions):

Candidates for state offices must file in person with the Secretary of State except for members of the armed services on active duty and disabled persons who may file by certified mail. Persons eligible to file by certified mail should contact the Secretary of State's Elections Division for further details.

District Maps:

Maps of Missouri's congressional, senatorial and legislative districts are located on the Secretary of State's web page. Detailed congressional, senatorial and legislative district maps may be purchased from the University of Missouri Geographical Resources Center at (573) 882-1404.

Offices that file with the Secretary of State in 2004:

• 1 U.S. Senator
• Governor
• Lt. Governor
• Secretary of State
• State Treasurer
• Attorney General
• 9 U.S. Representatives
• 17 State Senators – odd numbered districts
• 163 State Representatives
• Various Circuit Judges

Offices that file with the local election authority in 2004:

• County Commissioners
• Sheriff
• Assessor
• County Treasurer (1st and 2nd Class Counties and township organizations)
• Public Administrator
• Coroner
• Surveyor (2nd, 3rd and 4th Class Counties)
• Township or Ward Committeeman
• Township or Ward Committeewoman

Offices that are vacated due to death, resignation or any cause, and which, under law, are required to be filled at the 2004 general election

Campaign Finance Reporting or Personal Financial Disclosure:

The Missouri Ethics Commission will have representatives present on the first day of filing to answer questions regarding campaign finance reporting or personal financial disclosure. On other days during the candidate filing period the Missouri Ethics Commission can be reached by calling (800) 392-8660 or (573) 751-2020.

For additional information regarding elections or candidate filing call:

Missouri Secretary of State - Elections Division (573) 751-2301