Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s office announced that 506 candidates have filed for the August 2 primary election. The filing period closed at 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 29.

According to a news release, candidates who filed on the first day- February 22- drew a random number to determine the order their name will appear on the ballot. The names of candidates who filed afterward will appear on the ballot in chronological order based on the time of filing. By party delineation – 318 Republicans, 166 Democrats, 20 Libertarians and two Constitution candidates filed with the secretary of state’s office.

Pursuant to RSMo. 115.361 – section 4; if a candidate withdraws within two working days prior to the close of filing, that position will reopen for filing on the first Tuesday after the established close.

The positions impacted by this statute include:
· U.S. Senator;
· State Senator – Districts 10 and 16; and
· State Representative – Districts 17, 29, 88, 98 and 101.

For these offices only, additional filings will be accepted during normal business hours from at 8 a.m. Tuesday, April 5, through 5 p.m. Friday, April 8.

For a current list of candidates and more information, visit the office’s website: <https://s1.sos.mo.gov/candidatesonweb/>.