Candidates
Click here to download a current PDF list of all Countywide filings for the August 4, 2026 election.
Click here to download a complete PDF list of all Republican Central Committee filings for the August 4, 2026 election.
Click here to download a complete PDF list of all Democrat Central Committee filings for the August 4, 2026 election.
Click here to download a complete PDF list of all Libertarian Central Committee filings for the August 4, 2026 election.
Candidates seeking the following offices will file at James C. Kirkpatrick State Information Center located at 600 West Main Street in Jefferson City, Missouri:
U.S. Representatives
State Auditor
State Senators
State Representatives
Candidates seeking the following offices will file at the Clay County Election Board located at 100 West Mississippi Street in Liberty, Missouri:
Presiding Commissioner
Eastern Commissioner - Seat 2
Western Commissioner - Seat 2
Auditor
Prosecuting Attorney
Declarations of candidacy may be filed for the following political officers who are to be elected at the Primary Election for each Committee District in Clay County.
Committeeman
Committeewoman
In addition, such offices as they become vacant by expiration of term, by death or resignation of incumbent or vacant for any cause, and which under the law, should be filed at the General Election to be held November 6, 2026.
Documents/items required in order to file for County office:
1. Election officials shall require proof of identity of persons when filing declarations of Candidacy in person and when filing by mail as provided in subsection 2 or 5 of this section. RSMO 115.355 (4). Please have voter registration card with you.
2. Each potential candidate for election to a public office shall file an affidavit with the department of revenue Form 5120 and include a copy of the affidavit with the declaration of candidacy required under section 115.349. RSMO 115.342 (2). The Election Authority will have these forms available when you file in person, or you can obtain this form from the Department of Revenue or the DOR Website.
Ballot Placement:
Candidates who file on the first day by 5:00 p.m. will select a number by random drawing. The random number drawn determines the candidate’s primary ballot placement. After the first day, candidates are placed on the ballot in the order of their filing. (Section 115.395, RSMo.)
Helpful Links:
SOS, Missouri - Elections (mo.gov)
Missouri Ethics Commission (mo.gov)
Candidate's Affidavit of Tax Payments and Bonding Requirements (mo.gov)
Voter Lists:
To request a voter list please complete the Candidate Voter List Request Form below, print and sign the request and email it to comments@voteclaycountymo.gov. RSMo 115.158.6 Voter lists shall not be used for commercial purposes; the information may be used for elections, candidates, or for ballot measures, furnished at a reasonable fee. Violation of this section shall be a class B misdemeanor.