The final date for new party and independent candidates to submit their petitions to the Secretary of State is 5:00 p.m., July 21, 2025. Independent candidates for county offices and those wishing to form a new party within a county must submit their petition to the local election authority (county clerk or election board) by 5:00 p.m., July 21, 2025. (§115.329.1, RSMo).



