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September 27, 2023
Run for City Executive//Mayor in University, MO
Election Date: Apr 7, 2026Filing Deadline: Jan 20, 2026
Election Details
- Office level: city
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: N/A
- Affiliation: nonpartisan
- Typical salary: N/A
- Filing period: Dec 16, 2025 - Jan 20, 2026
- Positions: University City Mayor
Job description
The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the municipality. They often preside over council meetings and may have the power to hire and fire heads of municipal departments.
Eligibility requirements
No person shall be mayor unless he be at least thirty years of age, a citizen of the United States and a resident of such city at the time of and for two years next preceding his election.
FAQ
How often is City Executive//Mayor elected?
The position of City Executive//Mayor is typically elected every 4 years.
What does it mean for an election to be nonpartisan?
Nonpartisan elections do not require candidates to declare a party affiliation.
What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in University, MO?
Nominations for the council shall be made by petition signed by not less than fifty nor more than seventy-five registered voters who are entitled to vote for the candidate so nominated. No voter shall sign more than one nominating petition for the same office, and should a voter do so, his signature shall be void except as to the petition first filed. With each signature shall be printed the person's name and shall be stated the place of residence of the signer, giving the street and number. Each petition shall be verified by the oath of some responsible person, before an officer competent to administer oaths, that each signature thereon is the genuine signature of the person whose name it purports to be and that it was signed in his presence. Nominating petitions shall be filed with the city clerk in accordance with the opening and closing dates for filing as set by Missouri state statutes.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
Where is the filing office?
41 S Central Ave, Clayton, MO 63105.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 314-615-5440.
How do I get started running for City Executive//Mayor?
You can start running for City Executive//Mayor 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 City Executive//Mayor includes a primary, but not a runoff election.
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