Filing Begins for August 2026 Primary Election

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In Livingston County, Missouri, several candidates filed their Declaration of Candidacy on the first day of filing for the August 2026 primary election. The filing period will continue through March 31 at the Livingston County Courthouse.

Why it matters

The start of the filing period marks the beginning of the 2026 election cycle in Livingston County, with candidates vying for local and state offices. The primary election will narrow the field of candidates before the general election in November 2026.

The details

Candidates filed their official paperwork to run for office at the Livingston County Clerk's office on the first day of the filing period. The filing period will remain open until March 31, giving additional candidates time to enter the race for the August primary.

• Filing for the August 2026 primary election began on February 24, 2026.
• The filing period will continue through March 31, 2026.

What’s next

Candidates have until March 31 to file their declarations of candidacy for the August 2026 primary election in Livingston County.