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September 27, 2023
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Election Date: Nov 3, 2026Filing Deadline: Aug 18, 2026
Election Details
- Office level: county
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: N/A
- Affiliation: partisan
- Typical salary: N/A
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: Jul 14, 2026 - Aug 18, 2026
- Positions: Douglas County Public AdministratorDouglas County SurveyorDouglas County AssessorDouglas County Commissioner - District 2Douglas County Commissioner - District 1...
Job description
manages all aspects of county government not assigned by law to other elected officials; responsible for construction, maintenance, and improvement of all buildings, roads, bridges, and equipment of the county; approves budgets for county offices
Eligibility requirements
Resident of the county
Filing instructions
Filing office address: Po Box 398 203 Se 2nd Ave Ava MO 65608-0398
Filing phone number: 417-683-4714
Paperwork instructions: Turn in required documents to county clerk's (filing) office.
Filing requirements: 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).
FAQ
How often is District Attorney elected?
The position of District Attorney 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 Douglas County 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?
Turn in required documents to county clerk's (filing) office.
Where is the filing office?
Po Box 398 203 Se 2nd Ave Ava MO 65608-0398.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 417-683-4714.
How do I get started running for District Attorney?
You can start running for District Attorney 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 District Attorney does not include a primary or runoff election.
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