Callaway County Seeks Candidates for August 4 Primary Election | The Locally Times
Candidate filing opened February 24, 2026, for the August 4 Primary, but the county's notice does not specify the filing deadline or offices at stake.
This initial announcement, however, does not include the closing deadline for candidate submissions or a list of the specific offices open for election. This follows a Locally Times report on counties opening elections without listing offices or candidates. ## Election Information Gaps The Callaway County Clerk's notice provides only the first day for candidates to file, leaving critical information about the election's scope unavailable to the public and potential candidates. In contrast, neighboring Cole County Government announced absentee voting for its April 7, 2026, Municipal Election, which commenced on February 24, 2026, and concluded on February 27, 2026. The Missouri Ethics Commission also mandated a '40 Day Before Election Report' for the April 7 election, due by February 26, 2026. On the same day Callaway County's filing opened, the Fulton City Council held a Regular Meeting, though records from the Fulton Police Department do not indicate any discussions related to the primary election candidate filing. The Callaway County Clerk's office has not yet published the full details for the August 4 Primary Election, including the candidate filing deadline and the specific offices for which candidates can run. Residents and prospective candidates await this information to fully understand the upcoming election.