2024 ELECTED OFFICIALS QUALIFICATIONS
General Qualifications Applicable to the Following County Offices:
(Art. VII, § 8 Constitution of Missouri; §§ 115.306 and 115.349.3, RSMo)
- Citizen of the United States;
- Resident of the state 1 year next preceding election;
- Registered Missouri voter;
- Is not delinquent in the payment of any state income taxes, personal property taxes, municipal taxes, real property taxes on the place of residence as stated in the declaration of candidacy;
- Has not been found guilty of or pled guilty to a felony or misdemeanor under the federal laws of the United States of America;
- Has not been found guilty of or pled guilty to a felony under the laws of this state or an offense committed in another state that would be considered a felony in this state;
- Does not have outstanding campaign disclosure reports due from prior elections.
Eastern District Commissioner-§49.020, RSMo.
- Resident of the county
- Resident of district
- Registered voter
Western District Commissioner-§49.020, RSMo.
- Resident of the county
- Resident of district
- Registered voter
Sheriff-§57.010, RSMo.
- Resident of county for more than 1 year before filing
- Resident taxpayer and elector of county
- No felony convictions
- Capable of efficient law enforcement
- Has a valid peace officer license
- Registered voter
Assessor–Art. VI, §18(b) Constitution of Missouri; §53.010, RSMo.
- Resident of county
County Treasurer-§54.010, §54.040, RSMo.
- At least 21 years of age
- Resident of the state and county 1 year before election
- Current in payment of personal and real estate taxes
- Must provide a copy of a signed affidavit from a surety company indicating that candidate meets bond requirements
- Registered voter
Public Administrator-§473.730, RSMo.
- At least 21 years of age
- Resident of the state of Missouri and the county 1 year prior to general election
- Current in the payment of all personal and business taxes
- Must provide a copy of a signed affidavit from a surety company indicating that candidate meets bond requirements
- Registered voter
Township or Ward Committeemen and Committeewomen-§§115.607-115.613, RSMo.
(§ 130.071.2 does not apply to Township or Ward Committeemen and Committeewomen)
- Resident of county and committee district 1 year next preceding the election
- Registered voter in county and district for 1 year next preceding the election