Candidate filing for Warren County residents interested in running for available seats in the April 2026 municipal election is now underway.

A general municipal election is a local, nonpartisan election that addresses many political subdivisions or measures. Only residents of the municipality who have lived there more than 30 days are able to vote in such elections and candidates are placed on the ballot in order of filing.

The next general municipal election in Warren County will be held April 7, 2025 and there are a number of local seats available. Filing opened at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, and will be open until Tuesday, Dec. 30. See specific filing dates and hours below.

Warrenton Board of Aldermen

The Warrenton Board of Alderman has three two-year terms available. Ward 1 Alderman Jack Crump, Ward 2 Alderman Scott Schulze and Ward 3 Alderman Brandon Lang have terms expiring April 2026.

Regular hours for filing will be from 8 a.m to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays only. A declaration of candidacy may be filed with the city clerk or deputy city clerk at 200 West Booneslick Rd. City hall will be closed during the Christmas holiday and any other dates and times designated as holidays by the Mayor and Board.

The Warrenton Board of Alderman meet on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Meetings are held at 6 p.m. at the city annex building, 202 West Walton.

Truesdale Board of Aldermen

The Truesdale Board of Aldermen has two two-year terms available. Alderman-at-large Mike Thomas and Alderman-at-large Joe Brooks have terms expiring April 2026.

Regular hours for filing will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, except between the hours of 1 and 2 p.m. A declaration of candidacy may be filed with with the Office of City Clerk at 109 Pinckney St. The office will not be open on weekends or during the Christmas Holiday.

The Truesdale Board of Aldermen meet on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. Meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. at Truesdale City Hall, 109 Pinckney St.

Wright City Board of Aldermen

The Wright City Board of Aldermen has three two-year positions open this cycle. Mayor Michelle Heiliger, Ward 1 Alderman Karey Owens and Ward 2 Alderman Ramiz Hakim have terms expiring April 2026.

Regular hours for filing will be 8 a.m to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. A declaration of candidacy may be filed with the city clerk at 636 Westwoods Rd. The office will be closed Friday, Dec. 19 from 2 to 5 p.m. and all day Dec. 24 and Dec. 25.

The Wright City Board of Aldermen meet on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Meetings are held at 6:30 at Wright City City Hall 636 Westwoods Rd.

Marthasville Board of Aldermen

The Marthasville Board of Aldermen has two two-year positions available. Alderman Nicholas Lange and Alderman Christopher DeVore have terms expiring April 2026.

Regular hours for filing will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. A declaration of candidacy may be filed with the city clerk at 402 E. Main St. The office will be closed Dec. 24-26.

The Marthasville Board of Aldermen meet the third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at 402 E. Main St.

Village of Innsbrook Board of Trustees

The Innsbrook Village Board of Trustees has two two-year trustee seats available.

Regular hours for filing will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. A declaration of candidacy may be filed with the village clerk at 13600 Highway M.

The Innsbrook Board of Trustees meet the third Thursday of the month at 13600 Highway M.

Warren County R-III School District

The Warren County R-III School District has three three-year positions available. Board members Rich Barton, Carolyn Spraggs and Franci Schwartz have terms expiring April 2026.

The filing period will be during the district’s regular business hours from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Those interesting running may file at the district’s central office located at 385 West Veteran Memorial Parkway. The central office will be closed for the holidays Dec. 24 through Jan. 1, 2026. The last day to file, Dec. 30, the office will be open from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Filing will not occur on days that the school district’s central offices are closed due to inclement weather. Candidates should call 636-456-6901 or email swaileslf@warrencor3.k12.mo.us.

Wright City R-II School District

The Wright City R-II School District has three three-year positions available. Board members Heidi Box Halleman, Kyle Lewis and Beth Dean have terms expiring April 2026.

The filing period will be during the district’s regular business hours from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday except for the first and last day of filing. Candidate filings will not be accepted on days when school is canceled due to inclement weather. Filing will also not occur on the following days: Dec. 22-26 and Dec. 29. The district’s offices will be open for one hour on Dec. 30 starting at 4 p.m. Those interested in filing may do so at the superintendent’s office located at 90 Bell Road.

Montgomery Water Supply District No. 1

The Montgomery Water Supply District has two three-year positions available. The positions are for sub-district 3 and sub-district 4.

Filing may be made at the office of the district clerk, 22673 NW Service Rd.

Warren County Emergency Services Board

The Warren County Emergency Services Board has three open seats, one for District 1, one for District 2 and one for a member at large.

Filings may be made weekdays from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and on Dec. 30 until 5 p.m. The office will be closed Dec. 25 and 26.

Each candidate will be required to fill out a written declaration of candidacy. They will also be required to fill out a Missouri Dept. of Revenue form 5120 and an affidavit stating that they are not delinquent in the filing or payment of any state income taxes, personal property taxes, municipal taxes or real estate taxes.

Warren County Ambulance District

The Warren County Ambulance District has two three-year openings for directors. The openings are for Sub-District 1, currently held by Diane Grimes and Sub District 4, currently held by Teresa Edwards.

Filings may be made weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the Warren County Clerk, 101 Mockingbird Lane, Suite 302.