HB 2893 Missouri House · 2026 Regular Session

Changes the filing location for school board candidates

HB 2893 changes where school board candidates file their paperwork, requiring them to submit with the county election authority instead of the school board for districts entirely within one county. It also allows elections to be skipped if the number of candidates equals the number of open seats, with candidates automatically assuming office without a vote. This applies to school districts in single counties, with specific filing rules for larger urban districts (e.g., those in cities over 130,000 inhabitants). The bill aims to streamline candidate filings and reduce election costs for qualifying districts.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 8, 2026 Last action May 15, 2026
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Jan 8, 2026
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Renee Reuter
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