Bill Wayne Weblog

Tuesday February 14, 2006

Filing for LP Committees Filing for offices opens in just two weeks. While we're concerned about fielding candidates (preferably competitive ones) for state, federal and county offices, let's not forget about party offices. Each established political party may have a committeeman and committeewoman from each precinct (township, ward, however you're organized - see the statute for details. All you have to do is file at the appropriate office, normally the County Clerk. If you're the only person who files for a position, your name won't even appear on the ballot. Naturally, there are some requirements. According to Missouri Revised Satutes 115.607. 1. "No person shall be elected or shall serve as a member of a county committee who is not, for one year next before the person's election, both a registered voter of and a resident of the county and the committee district from which the person is elected." There is a $25 filing fee in Jackson County (but this money goes to the local LP and can be waived - see the statute); it's free in all other counties. St. Louis County only selects committee members in gubernatorial years. Financial disclosure is NOT required. Plus, you get your name in the "Blue Book." OK - You live someplace other than St. Louis and you will have lived in your precinct for over a year on August 8th, you can file, between February 28th and March 28th. Let's all do it. Bill ( Feb 14 2006, 02:15:16 PM CST ) Permalink