Howard County, Missouri Elections

Election Calendar 2024

General Municipal Election

eventDate
Candidate filing opensDecember 5, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.
Candidate filing closesDecember 26, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
Final CertificationJanuary 23, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
First Day to Vote AbsenteeFebruary 20, 2024
Last Day to Register to VoteMarch 6, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
Last Day to Mail Out Absentee BallotsMarch 20, 2024
Last Day for Write-In Candidates to fileMarch 22, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
Open for In-Person Absentee Voting–Saturday March 30, 2024 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Last Day to Vote Absentee–In PersonApril 1, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
Election DayApril 2, 2024

Primary Election

EventDate
Candidate Filing OpensFebruary 27, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.
Candidate Filing ClosesMarch 26, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
Final CertificationMay 28, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
First Day to Vote AbsenteeJune 25, 2024
Last Day to Register to VoteJuly 10, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
Last Day to Mail Out Absentee Ballots July 24, 2024
Last Day for Write-In Candidates to fileJuly 26, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
Open for In-Person Absentee Voting–SaturdayAugust 3, 2024 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Last Day to Vote Absentee–In PersonAugust 5, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
Election DayAugust 6, 2024

General Election

EventDate
Last Day for Independent Candidates or those forming a new party within county to submit PetitionJuly 29, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
Final Certification August 27, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
First Day to Vote Absentee September 24, 2024
Last Day to Register to VoteOctober 9, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
Last Day to Mail Out Absentee Ballots October 23, 2024
Last Day for Write-In Candidates to fileOctober 25, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
Open for In-Person Absentee Voting–Saturday November 2, 2024 8:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Last Day to Vote Absentee–In PersonNovember 4, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
Election DayNovember 5, 2024