Webster Groves, Des Peres Election Notices Omit Candidate Lists | The Locally Times
While Sunset Hills published candidate names on Jan. 15, public records for the April 7, 2026 election in Webster Groves and Des Peres omit lists of who has filed for office.
Ahead of the General Municipal Election on April 7, 2026, public notices from the cities of Webster Groves and Des Peres confirm upcoming elections but do not provide residents with a list of candidates. This approach contrasts with at least three neighboring municipalities that have made full candidate rosters publicly available. ## Election Notices Missing Rosters According to a notice from the City of Webster Groves, voters will select one Mayor and three Council Members in the April 7 election. The city’s public announcement confirms the date and the offices on the ballot, but the provided record does not include a list of the individuals who have filed to run for these positions. Similarly, the City of Des Peres posted a notice for its April 7, 2026 General Municipal Election. The announcement includes a link for information on the election cycle, but the corresponding record does not contain a candidate list. The public records for both cities do not specify when, or through what channel, residents will be able to see who is running for local office. ## Neighboring Cities Provide Detailed Lists In contrast, other local governments provided residents with specific information about candidates. The City of Sunset Hills published a detailed list of candidates who filed for its April 7 election, which was posted on January 15, 2026. The list includes names, addresses, and email contacts for candidates for Mayor and Aldermen, including incumbent Mayor Patricia Fribis. Records from the City of Town and Country show the municipality provided a direct link on its website for residents to view the list of candidates who filed for the same election. The City of Brentwood also indicated a list of candidates was available, noting in its public notice that the filing period for the election closed at 5:00 p.m. on December 30, 2025. Public notices from Webster Groves and Des Peres do not mention candidate filing deadlines. ## Voter Information Varies Across Municipalities The variance in disclosure extends beyond candidate lists. A notice from the City of Crestwood, for example, details four proposed city charter amendments that will be on the April 7 ballot, while public records in Webster Groves and Des Peres only confirm that an election will occur. The records for Webster Groves and Des Peres do not clarify whether candidate filing deadlines have passed or when voters can expect to learn who is competing for mayor and council seats. This leaves an information gap for residents in those communities compared to voters in neighboring cities.