Anyone interested in helping to lead a local city government, school board, or emergency service district will have a chance beginning next week.

Candidate filing for local municipal elections begins on Dec. 15. Those interested in running for office must register with the appropriate entity to appear on election ballots on April 6, 2021.

Some political districts charge candidates a small filing fee to help pay for the cost of the election.

Candidate filing will be open until Jan. 19, 2021.

Below are the available elected positions and where to file:

City of Warrenton

The office of mayor, as well as one alderman in each of the city’s three wards, are up for election.

Candidate registration will be accepted at Warrenton City Hall, 200 W. Booneslick. For any day other that the first or last day of filing, candidates must schedule an appointment by calling 636-456-3535.

Warren County R-III School District

Two seats on the board of education will be elected in April. Board members serve for three year terms.

Candidates may file at the Warren County R-IIl Central Office, located at 385 W. Veteran Memorial Parkway, Warrenton.

Warrenton Fire Protection District

Two board directors will be elected to six-year terms.

Candidates may file at Warrenton Fire Protection District headquarters, 606 Fairgrounds Road, Warrenton.

Warren County Ambulance District

Two board directors, one each from sub-district 2 and sub-district 5, will be elected.

Candidates may file to run for office at the Warren County Clerk’s Office, 101 Mockingbird Lane, Warrenton.

City of Wright City

Two alderman, one for of the city’s two wards, are up for election in April. Aldermen serve for two-year terms.

To file, go to Wright City Hall, 636 Westwoods Road.

Wright City R-II School District

Two board of education seats will be on the ballot.  Board members serve three-year terms.

Candidates can register at the superintendent’s office, 90 Bell Road, Wright City.

City of Marthasville

The office of mayor and one alderman each in the city’s East and West Wards will be on the ballot. All the offices are for two-year terms.

Candidate filing may be done at Marthasville City Hall.

Marthasville Community Ambulance District

Two board directors, one each from sub-district 2 and sub-district 5, will be elected.

Candidates may file to run for office at the Warren County Clerk’s Office, 101 Mockingbird Lane, Warrenton.

City of Truesdale

The offices of mayor and two aldermen are up for election. All three offices are for two-year terms.

Register as a candidate at Truesdale City Hall, 109 Pinckney Street.

Village of Innsbrook

Three seats on the Village Board of Trustees will be elected in April.

Candidates may file at Village Hall, 1835 Highway F, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

City of Foristell

 The mayor and one alderman in each of Foristell’s two wards will be elected.

Candidates may file at Foristell City Hall, 121 Mulberry St.