Elections in Missouri local government
What Missouri city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about elections — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
324 Missouri meetings since 2024 covered elections. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Missouri with the most elections activity
- Malden, MO (35)
- Walnut Grove, MO (34)
- Columbia, MO (28)
- Jackson County, MO (23)
- Independence, MO (16)
- St. Louis, MO (16)
- Cape Girardeau, MO (11)
- Webster Groves, MO (10)
- Jefferson County, MO (8)
- Kansas City, MO (7)
- Nevada, MO (7)
- Joplin, MO (7)
Latest matching meetings
Random precinct selection for manual recounts
The Board will select random precincts to undergo a manual recount process in accordance with state regulations. This meeting is specifically for the selection portion of that procedure.
Aurora Community Hospital board meets to review financials and elect officers
The Aurora Community Hospital Board will convene to approve minutes, review financial and Capital Improvement Project (CIP) recap reports, and conduct organizational reports including the election of officers for the upcoming year.
Corporation to elect officers, review annual finances
The Warrensburg Property Rehabilitation Corporation holds its annual meeting to elect a president and secretary and receive the annual financial report from the finance officer. The board will also consider routine items such as minutes and bills.
Public hearing on building code application Case #001-2026
The Building Construction Codes Commission will hold a public hearing on Application Case #001-2026. The commission will also elect officers for the 2026-2027 calendar year. Standard agenda items include approval of the agenda and approval of the minutes from the April 27, 2026 meeting.
Independence advisory board to elect chair and review meeting procedures
The Nebius Community Advisory Board will meet to elect a chairperson and review meeting procedures. The session is scheduled for July 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM at the Independence Municipal Commons.
Commission approves $118,177 tax sale surplus payout and justice center roofing change
The commission will vote on Resolution No. 26-70 to approve Amendment No. 1 to the Program Services Contract with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services for local public health agency infrastructure. It will also approve Resolution No. 26-71, a Change Order No. 001 with Delta Innovative Services, Inc…
Board will consider retirement applications for 14 city employees
The Malden Retirement Board will meet on July 22, 2026 at 8:30 am in conference room #108. The board will accept prior meeting minutes and review expense, payroll, and cash reconciliations. It will consider retirement applications for 14 city employees, approve a $12,620.14 buyback for Stephen Shepard, and discuss the…
Tree Advisory Board to elect officers and discuss Parks and Recreation projects
The Tree Advisory Board will hold an election for officers for the 2026–2027 term. The board will also discuss current and future projects related to the Parks and Recreation Department.
Carthage Redevelopment Corporation to review plan for Burlingame Chaffee Building
The Carthage Redevelopment Corporation will hold elections for its Board of Directors and officers. The body will also review a redevelopment plan for the Burlingame Chaffee Building.
Senior Citizens Foundation Annual Meeting on July 21, 2026
The Board will conduct its annual meeting at the Joyce Raye Patterson 50+ Activity Center. The agenda includes an annual election of officers and directors, a vote on bylaws, and reports from the Treasurer and City Parks Department.
Board to elect officers and review utility financial reports
The Public Utility Advisory Board will hold a meeting to approve minutes, elect annual officers, and discuss utility financial reports and data center updates.
Committee to interview artists and select designer for North Village Park sign
The Standing Committee on Public Art will review the North Village Park Entrance Sign Project. The body will conduct interviews with three artists and determine the project artists.
Discussion on e‑bike and e‑scooter safety
The Police Community Advisory Council will hold its July 15 meeting to approve the June meeting minutes, gather community feedback, and discuss safety for e‑bikes and e‑scooters. Additional items include election information, updates from PCAC working groups, and review of previous action items before setting next…
Commission to approve grant subawards, reappoint Otto
The Cole County Commission will consider reappointing Harry Otto to the Mid-Missouri Regional Planning Commission and approving Homeland Security Grant subawards. Other agenda items include accounts payable review, election judge pay, an HMV grant adjustment, and a closed session for real estate and personnel matters.
Council discusses historic site funding and project updates
The City Council will discuss a resolution to direct the City Manager to bring a ballot initiative for funding historic sites to the November 2026 General Election. The session also includes presentations on Truman Connected Phase 2 and GO Bond construction.
Board to consider ballot measure to reallocate transit sales tax for bus rapid transit and other mass transit
The Board of Aldermen will introduce and discuss several ordinances, including a ballot measure to reallocate a half-cent sales tax from North-South Metrolink to broader mass transit (B.B. #59), appropriations of $26 million for transportation (B.B. #60) and $13.5 million each from two transit sales tax accounts (B.B…
CVB board to consider vehicle purchase and elect officers
The Warrensburg CVB Board will meet July 9, 2026 via Zoom. An action item on purchasing a WCVB vehicle will be voted on. The board will also elect officers for 2026-2027 and review a revised 2025-2026 budget and a draft 2026-2027 budget (no action). Outgoing board member Kelly Brooks is recognized, and new member…
CID board to adopt FY2027 budget, approve audits
The Shoppes at Sunset Hills Community Improvement District Board of Directors will hold its annual meeting to consider several resolutions, including adopting a budget for fiscal year 2027 and accepting audits for FY2024 and FY2025. The board will also elect officers and ratify the engagement of a CPA firm for the…
Hospital board to review finances, elect officers
The Aurora Community Hospital Board will review financial statements and a capital improvement plan recap, hear project updates, and hold a re-election of officers for the upcoming year. Organizational reports from the hospital administrator, board chairman, and city of Aurora will also be presented.
Public hearing on code amendment for election-related signage
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to Chapter 94-137 of the Branson Municipal Code to regulate political campaign and ballot issue signs. The commission will also vote to approve minutes from its June 2 and June 8, 2026 meetings.
Voters to decide half-cent sales tax for public transportation in November
The Jackson County Legislature will consider placing a half-cent sales tax for public transportation on the November ballot, appropriating $15.4 million for infrastructure projects, and a $1 million contract for public safety education consulting. The agenda also covers rezonings, a ban on police concealing…
Park Board to vote on FY2026-2027 budget and fee schedule
The Parks and Recreation Board will consider and potentially approve the proposed fee schedule and budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The board will also elect officers for President and Vice President. Public comment is allowed.
Park Board to elect new officers and review financials
The Nevada Park Board will hold a regular session to approve minutes, discuss the Adopt-A-Park program, consider a new Park Board application, and elect officers. Reports will include the chair and director updates, plus monthly financial recaps for the parks and golf course.
Public hearing on amendment of special permit for 36 Charles Street
The City Council will hold a public hearing on a petition by DMS Trinity, LLC to amend or transfer the special permit for the property at 36 Charles Street. The Council will also consider amendments to inclusionary zoning, building permit fees, and several ordinance changes related to cannabis licensing, cemetery…
Board elects new trustees at annual meeting
The Mystic Valley Regional Charter School Board will meet on June 22, 2026 to approve prior meeting minutes, elect board members, and handle officer renewals and assignments. The agenda also includes discussion of employee guidelines for FY27 and a brief item labeled MA PFML. No public comment session is scheduled.
Commissioners to vote on $1M insurance renewal and $229k voting system contract
The Board of Commissioners will consider several consent agenda items, including a $229,409.91 contract renewal for voting system warranty and licensing with Elections Systems & Software, and a $1,052,895 insurance package for property and workers' compensation. New business includes a request for $30,000 in ARPA…
Board will discuss the Mayor’s appointee for the retirement board
The Malden Retirement Board will accept the prior meeting minutes and review expense and payroll warrants. It will consider several retirement applications and staff transfers, and it will review the upcoming election for board members, the investment policies, and the Cambridge Trust investment report. The board will…
Community Preservation Committee to elect officers and review restoration projects
The Community Preservation Committee will hold a hybrid meeting to approve minutes from May 27, 2026, and consider a preservation restriction for First Parish Restoration. The committee will also elect officers and review pre-applications for fiscal year 2027.
Board to prepare for upcoming state election cycle
The Board of Registrars will approve minutes from prior meetings and discuss preparations for the 2026 State Election cycle, including polling locations, police details, and early voting procedures. The Board will also meet with a translator to review transliterated names for first-time candidates.
Animal Control Board to elect officers and discuss new business
The Animal Control Advisory Board will convene to elect officers and discuss a new business item involving a resident at 1802 Sunset. The meeting is a standard procedural gathering with no major policy decisions.
Board to approve 2026-2027 Parks & Recreation budget
The Parks and Recreation Board will elect officers (president, vice president, secretary/treasurer) and vote on the 2026-2027 budget, a concession beverage agreement, and appropriations. They will also discuss a restroom project and receive staff reports.
Legislature to vote on transit tax, anti-crime tax, and park projects
The Jackson County Legislature will consider ordinances to place a 0.5% sales tax for public transportation and a 0.25% sales tax for public safety on the November 2026 ballot. The body will also approve funding for park infrastructure and monument installation, and finalize a moratorium on data center and battery…
City Council adopts annual operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2026-27
The City Council adopted the annual operating and capital budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting also included several insurance renewals, utility service contracts, and a notification regarding a special recall election.
Commission to elect Vice-Chair, hear library director
This is a routine meeting with no new business. The commission will elect a Vice-Chair, hear visitor comments from the library director and a student, receive liaison updates, and review subcommittee reports.
Parks Board to elect officers, review 2025 audit
The Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation Board will hold a regular meeting with mostly procedural items. They will elect officers and review the 2025 audit. Reports on golf course operations and programs will be presented. The board may enter a closed session to discuss exempt matters.
Civilian Review Board to review complaint and use-of-force cases
The Ferguson Civilian Review Board will discuss ongoing police complaint reviews and use-of-force incidents. The board will also get updates on officer hiring, neighborhood association meetings, and a pending MOU. New officers will be elected at the next meeting.
Commission to vote on Health Department fee schedules and Salt Barn repair bid
The Cass County Commission will consider two resolutions: adopting new fee schedules for the Health Department's adult clinic and environmental services, and approving a bid from Heartland Structures LLC for the Salt Barn Repair Project. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, a report on a spring…
Sports board to discuss elections and facility updates
The Joplin Sports Authority Board will meet to approve minutes and financial reports, receive an executive director report, and discuss upcoming events including the Sooner Athletic Conference and Region XVI Baseball Tournament. New business includes a discussion of board elections. The meeting is largely procedural.
Committee to weigh $21M parking budget, sheriff salaries, fire EMS funding
The Budget & Public Employees Committee will discuss and take public comment on several board bills, including salary adjustments for the Sheriff's Office, Election Board, Medical Examiner's Office, and Treasurer's Office, as well as a $21M appropriation for the Parking Division and funding for Fire EMS emergency…
Council to vote on buying 2183 Muegge Road for $778,000 plus fees
The City Council will hold public hearings on conditional use permits for outdoor storage, liquor sales, and a rezoning, and will vote on final passage of bills including the purchase of 2183 Muegge Road for up to $805,340 and a Community Development Block Grant agreement. The consent agenda includes contracts for…