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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)
  • Resident of county and committee district 1 year next preceding the election
  • Registered voter in county and district for 1 year next preceding the election
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Cooper County Clerks Office


Hours

M-F: 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(660) 882-2114

Address

200 Main Street