Election filing deadline is Jan. 19

By: Adam Rollins, Staff Writer
Posted 1/14/21

Candidates wishing to run for leadership positions on local government, school, and emergency district boards have just a few days left to register for April elections.

The deadline to file for …

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Election filing deadline is Jan. 19

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Candidates wishing to run for leadership positions on local government, school, and emergency district boards have just a few days left to register for April elections.

The deadline to file for elections is Tuesday, Jan. 19.

In the last week, Warrenton Ward 3 Alderman Gary Miller submitted his candidacy for re-election, while southern county resident Arlie Berg filed for a seat on the Marthasville Ambulance Board of Directors.

Those who want to run for office should contact the city or district they’re interested in. Districts require specific information about whether a candidate is qualified to run, as well as a filing fee, before placing a name on the ballot.

With so little time left, candidates should act quickly to ensure all their paperwork is in order by the deadline.

Below are the current candidates running for office.

City of Warrenton

Mayor — Incumbent Eric Schleuter is challenged by newcomer Sheryl Cullom.

Alderman, Ward 1 — Newcomer Joshua Poore is the only candidate thus far. Incumbent Cheryl Dyer is not seeking re-election.

Alderman, Ward 2 — Incumbent Gary Auch is challenged by newcomer Steven Cullom.

Alderman, Ward 3 — Incumbent Gary Miller is the sole candidate so far.

Warren County R-III School Board

Incumbent John Clinger and newcomer Jeff Schneider are running for two available seats on the board of education. Incumbent Chad Smith has not yet filed for re-election.

Warrenton Fire Protection District

Newcomer Stacey Blondin and former board member Jim Sharp are the only candidates so far to seek two seats on the board of directors. Current directors Malissa Booth and Bill Abel have not yet filed for re-election.

Warren County Ambulance District

William Ehlenbeck and Charles Dempsey have filed for election to the board of directors representing Subdistricts 2 and 5, respectively.

City of Wright City

Alderman, Ward 1 — Incumbent Kerry Lambright and newcomer Donald Andrews will compete for a seat on the board of aldermen.

Alderman, Ward 2 — Incumbent Nathan Rohr is the sole candidate so far.

Wright City R-II School Board

Incumbents David Mikus and Erin Williams are the only candidates so far for two seats on the school board.

City of Marthasville

Mayor — Incumbent David Lange is being challenged by former alderman and police chief Eugene Jenkins.

Alderman, West Ward — Former Alderman Pam Jensen is running against incumbent Leo Meyer.

Alderman, East Ward — Incumbent Dan Grafrath is the sole candidate thus far.

Marthasville Community Ambulance District

Arlie Berg is the only candidate to register thus far for the board of directors, representing Subdistrict 5. 

A board seat representing Subdistrict 2 has no candidates registered so far.

City of Truesdale

Mayor — Incumbent Chris Watson is the sole candidate to file.

Alderman — Incumbents Robert Green and Jerry Cannon are the only candidates thus far for two available seats on the board of aldermen.

Village of Innsbrook

Incumbents Jeff Thomsen and Trish Dunn, and newcomer Rick Clarkston, are the current candidates for three seats on the board of trustees.

Incumbent Cynthia Bowers has not yet registered.

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