Municipal Elections

• The Primary Municipal Election in the City of St. Louis is held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March in each odd-numbered year.
• The General Municipal Election in the City of St. Louis is held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in April in each odd-numbered year.

Filing Dates

• Filing for municipal offices opens at 8:00 A.M. on the date that is 100 days prior to the date of the applicable Primary Municipal Election.
• Filing for municipal offices closes at 5:00 P.M. on the date that is 60 days prior to the date of the applicable Primary Municipal Election.
• A person who files a Declaration of Candidacy for a Primary Municipal Election may withdraw as a candidate up to 5:00 P.M. on the date that is 50 days prior to the date of such Primary Municipal Election.

Offices to be Filled

• A mayor, comptroller and an alderman/woman from each odd-numbered ward will be elected at the General Municipal Election held in April, 2021, and every four years thereafter.
• A president of the Board of Aldermen and an alderman/woman from each even-numbered ward will be elected at the General Municipal Election held in April, 2019, and every four years thereafter.

Filing Requirements

Filing requirements for the following municipal offices:

• Mayor
• Comptroller
• Aldermen/Alderwomen

More information on How to File for Office for the Non-Partisan March 2021 Primary Election.