2026 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 3, 2026
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Bond elections may be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in February but no other issue shall be included on the ballot for such election.
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January 7, 2026
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October 7, 2025
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October 28, 2025
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November 25, 2025
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March 3, 2026
(see local charter)
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Charter cities and charter counties ONLY
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February 4, 2026
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November 4, 2025
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November 25, 2025
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December 23, 2025
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April 7, 2026
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General Municipal Election
Day
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March 11, 2026
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December 9, 2025
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December 30, 2025
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January 27, 2026
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August 4, 2026
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Primary Election
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July 8, 2026
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February 24, 2026
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March 31, 2026
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May 26, 2026
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November 3, 2026
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General Election
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October 7, 2026
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July 7, 2026*
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July 28, 2026*
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August 25, 2026
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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 27, 2026. 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 27, 2026. (115.329.1, RSMo).
*Opening and closing of filing for jurisdictions authorized to elect directors in November, such as 911 & Emergency Services directors.