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Below is the qualification information for the 2020 Elections.

2020 CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
General Qualifications Applicable to the Following County Offices:
(Art. VII, § 8 Constitution of Missouri; §§ 115.306 and 115.349.3, RSMo)

Citizen of the United States;
Resident of the state 1 year next preceding election;
Registered Missouri voter;
Is not delinquent in the payment of any state income taxes, personal property taxes, municipal taxes, real property taxes on the place of residence as stated in the declaration of candidacy;
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 found guilty of or pled guilty to a felony under the laws of this state or an offense committed in another state that would be considered a felony in this state;
Does not have outstanding campaign disclosure reports due from prior elections.

Eastern District Commissioner-§49.020, RSMo.

Resident of the county
Resident of district
Registered voter

Western District Commissioner-§49.020, RSMo.

Resident of the county
Resident of district
Registered voter

Sheriff-§57.010, RSMo.

Resident of county for more than 1 year before filing
Resident taxpayer and elector of county
No felony convictions
Capable of efficient law enforcement
Has a valid peace officer license
Registered voter

Assessor-Art. VI, §18(b) Constitution of Missouri; §53.010, RSMo.

Resident of county

Public Administrator-§473.730, RSMo.

At least 21 years of age
Resident of the state of Missouri and the county 1 year prior to general election
Current in the payment of all personal and business taxes
Must provide a copy of a signed affidavit from a surety company indicating that candidate meets bond requirements
Registered voter

Coroner-§58.030, RSMo.

Citizen of the United States;
Over the age of 21
Shall reside within the state one whole year
Resident of county for which he is elected, six months next proceeding the election

Township or Ward Committeemen and Committeewomen-§§115.607-115.613, RSMo.
(§130.071.2 does not apply to Township or Ward Committeemen and Committeewomen)