Election Central
Local government news, election dates, public meetings and results from the communities we cover in Missouri and Arkansas.
Election & Civic Calendar
Missouri charter jurisdictions: candidate filing closes
Charter cities and counties only
For March 2, 2027 charter-jurisdiction elections.
Arkansas general runoff election (where applicable)
County and municipal contests, if a runoff is required
Official 2026 calendar lists a December 1 runoff. This does not imply a runoff in every county.
Missouri municipal election: candidate filing opens
Missouri
Filing period opens for the April 6, 2027 general municipal election.
Missouri charter elections: final certification date
Charter cities and counties only
Certification deadline for the March 2 election where applicable.
Missouri municipal election: candidate filing closes
Missouri
Filing period closes for the April 6 general municipal election.
Missouri February bond election: registration deadline
Missouri
Last day to register to vote for the February 2 bond-election date.
Missouri April municipal election: final certification
Missouri
Final certification date for the April 6 general municipal election.
Missouri bond-election date
Missouri (where a bond election is called)
Only bond elections may be held on this date under the published state calendar.
Missouri March charter elections: registration deadline
Charter cities and counties only
Registration deadline for March 2 elections in charter jurisdictions.
Missouri charter-jurisdiction election date
Charter cities and counties only
Only applicable under the local charter.
Missouri municipal election: registration deadline
Missouri
Last day to register to vote for the April 6 general municipal election.
Missouri August election: candidate filing opens
Missouri
First day for candidate filing for August 3 elections, where an election is called.
Missouri August election: candidate filing closes
Missouri
Last day for candidate filing for August 3 elections, where applicable.
Dates come from published election-office calendars and may vary for a local jurisdiction. Verify filing requirements and election schedules with the appropriate election authority.
Latest Government News
A committee meeting of the whole of the Carroll County Quorum Court has been schedule for…
Leaders in Boone County meet with organizations that provide services in the county.
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Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announces in August that Arkansas is awarding $149.3 million to 50 projects…
The Harrison City Council had only three items on the Committee Meeting Agenda last week.
Results Archive
Review coverage and reporting from the November 2026 election. Figures displayed on the results page retain their original reporting and certification labels.
Official Calendars
Missouri Secretary of State · 2027 ↗
Arkansas Secretary of State · Elections ↗
Arkansas 2027 calendar pending
Arkansas currently links to its 2026 election calendar. We will add verified 2027 dates when the state publishes them.