Run for County Clerk in Dallas County, MO

Election Date: Aug 4, 2026
Filing Deadline: Mar 31, 2026

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Election Details

Office level: county
Length of term: 4 years
Commitment level: Full Time
Affiliation: partisan
Typical salary: N/A
Filing period: Feb 24, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026
Positions:
Dallas County Clerk
Dallas County Clerk

Job description

The County Clerk is an elected official who is responsible for keeping accurate records of the orders and proceedings of the County Commission. In addition, the County Clerk is responsible for inspecting and reviewing all voter precinct boundaries within the County and conducting elections. Other administrative responsibilities of the Clerk include maintaining payroll files, issuing liquor licenses, and administering the Records Management budget. In 3rd class counties, they are also the budget officer of the county.

Eligibility requirements

Is not delinquent in the payment of any state income taxes, personal property taxes, real property taxes on the place of residence as stated in the declaration of candidacy; Is not a past or present corporate officer of any fee office that owes any taxes to the state; 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 convicted of or found guilty of or pled guilty to a felony under the laws of Missouri; In addition to any other penalties provided by law, no person may file for any office in a subsequent election until he or the treasurer of his existing candidate committee has filed all requiredcampaign disclosure reports for all prior elections; Citizen of the United States; Resident of the state 1 year next preceding the election; Register voter; Over 21 years of age, Resident of the state of Missouri and the county for one year prior to the election

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FAQ

How often is County Clerk elected?

The position of County Clerk is typically elected every 4 years.

What does it mean for an election to be partisan?

Partisan elections require candidates to declare a party affiliation, like Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, or Independent.

What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Dallas County, MO?

Show Identification; Complete the Form 5120 Candidate's Affidavit of Tax Payments for the Department of Revenue; Complete the Notice to Candidate Personal Financial Disclosure for the Missouri Ethics Commission; File a Declaration of Candidacy; and Submit a $50.00 filing fee (cash or check) payable to the County Central Committee for the State or Party in which they are filing. Independent candidates must further submit a petition with a number of signatures equal to at least 2% of the total number of voters who voted at the last election for candidates for the office being sought (or 10,000 whichever is less).

Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?

Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.

Where is the filing office?

102 S Cedar, PO Box 436, Buffalo, MO 65622.

How can I get in touch with the filing office?

You can contact the filing office by calling 417-345-2632.

How do I get started running for County Clerk?

You can start running for County Clerk by checking to ensure you meet all filing deadlines and requirements. Next, you can prepare to file for office and start planning your campaign strategy. Get in touch with our team of campaign experts for help with any step of the campaign process!

Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?

The next election for County Clerk includes a primary, but not a runoff election.

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