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File a Citizen Petition
Filing citizen petitions for recalls, initiatives and referendums to the St. Louis Board of Elections.
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Overview
The Charter of the City of St. Louis authorizes three kinds of citizen petitions:
- Recall Petition - Recall an elected official (Article III).
- Initiative Petition - Propose an ordinance or an amendment to the City Charter (Article V).
- Referendum Petition - Request reconsideration of an ordinance (Article VI).
Instructions
In-Person
- Complete all relevant petition materials as required per petition by the city charter.
- Submit all petition materials to the Board of Elections office:
Board of Election Commissioners
300 N Tucker Blvd.
St. Louis, Mo 63101
Phone: (314) 622-4336
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM -
Submissions must be no less than 90 days prior to a deadline.
Fees
No fees associated with submitting a petition.
What to Expect
After submission of the correct information the Board of Elections will contact you with more details on the status of a petition.
Additional Information
For full information, carefully review each article of the city charter.
- Recall Petition - Article III
- Initiative Petition - Article V
- Referendum Petition - Article VI
Contact
Board of Election Commissioners
(314) 622-4336
300 N Tucker Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63101
Monday - Friday 8 AM – 5 PM On Election Day Polls Open at 6 AM and Close at 7 PM
