Callaway Primary Race Begins: Filing Opens for August Election | The Locally Times
Local hopefuls can now declare their candidacies for the August 4 primary, setting the stage for Callaway County's next election cycle.
The race for Callaway County's next leaders officially began on February 24, when the County Clerk's office opened candidate filing for the August 4, 2026, Primary Election. This marks the crucial period for individuals to declare their intentions and secure a spot on the ballot, shaping the future of local governance. Prospective candidates can submit their paperwork at the Clerk's office during general business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ## Key Details for Prospective Candidates While the Callaway County Clerk's office confirmed the February 24 start date for primary election filings, crucial details remain unannounced. The Clerk's office, which handles candidate submissions during its 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. business hours, has not yet specified the closing date for filing. Additionally, records do not detail the specific offices or positions open for contention in this primary election, nor do they provide projections for candidate numbers or typical voter turnout in Callaway County primaries. ## Voters Engage: NAACP Forum Connects Community with Candidates Beyond the bureaucratic process, community engagement in the election cycle is already underway. The NAACP Candidate Forum was held last night, Monday, March 23, at 6:30 p.m. at The Guiding Light Church in Fulton, MO. This event offered a vital platform for community members to interact with candidates and discuss election-related topics, just weeks after the official filing period began. ## Beyond the Ballot: County Officials Tackle Daily Business While election season heats up, Callaway County officials continue their regular duties, addressing a range of local issues. to 4:30 p.m. each day. Yesterday's Commission activities included a morning tour of the Arthur Center in Mexico, MO, and an afternoon 3C’s Tax Surplus meeting with Katy Flowers. The evening of March 23 also saw a New Bloomfield City Council Meeting. Today, March 24, the Commission's schedule included a Cintas AEDs and Safety Discussion at 1:00 p.m., followed by a City of Fulton City Council meeting at City Hall at 5:30 p.m., all detailed on the Callaway County Clerk's posted agenda. In a separate but related public process, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently conducted a public comment period for the CY STL DBA Southern Metal Processing Draft Intermediate Operating Permit. This period for the Air Pollution Control Program, which began February 27, 2026, is set to conclude on March 28, 2026, as documented by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. No public meeting or hearing was scheduled for this permit. **What are the hours for filing candidacy paperwork?** The Callaway County Clerk's office conducts general business, including candidate filing, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. **Are there other election-related events in Callaway County?** The NAACP Candidate Forum was held on Monday, March 23, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at The Guiding Light Church in Fulton, MO.