GOV
Candidate and Filing Information
Information for potential candidates for office on filing requirements, deadlines, qualifications and more.
Overview
Elected officials are an important part of St. Louis City's government. Serving as an elected official is a rewarding way to give back to your community and help make St. Louis a stronger city for all of its residents. Below you will find information about filing for each elected office in the city.
General Information
Election Dates and Candidate Filing Deadlines
Deadlines for filing to run for office and information on which years each office is up for election
File to Run for Office
Instructions on how to run for office in the City of St. Louis
Obtain a Certificate of Nomination to File for Office
A Certificate of Nomination is required for candidates wishing to file to run for Mayor, Alderman or Comptroller
constituentServices
Upcoming Elections
Upcoming elections that have candidate filing deadlines.
03/04/25 2025 Primary Municipal Election
- Filing begins: 11/25/24
- Filing ends: 01/03/25
- Candidate list: Unofficial List of Candidates (12-11-2024)
Filing Requirements for Each Office
Filing Requirements for Alderman or Alderwoman
Qualifications, provisions and procedures for individuals filing to run for Alderman or Alderwoman
Filing Requirements for Circuit Attorney
Qualifications for individuals filing to run for Circuit Attorney
Filing Requirements for City Treasurer
Qualifications for individuals filing to run for City Treasurer
Filing Requirements for Collector of Revenue
Qualifications for individuals filing to run for Collector of Revenue
Filing Requirements for Committeeman or Committeewoman
Qualifications for individuals filing to run for Committeeman or Committeewoman
Filing Requirements for Comptroller
Qualifications, provisions and procedures for individuals filing for Comptroller
Filing Requirements for License Collector
Qualifications for individuals filing to run for License Collector
Filing Requirements for Mayor
Qualifications, provisions and procedures for individuals filing to run for Mayor
Filing Requirements for President of the Board of Aldermen
Qualifications, provisions and procedures for individuals filing to run for President of the Board of Alderman
Filing Requirements for Recorder of Deeds
Qualifications for individuals filing to run for Recorder of Deeds
Filing Requirements for Sheriff
Qualifications for individuals filing to run for Sheriff
