Candidate filing for Audrain County residents interested in running for available seats in the April 2025 municipal election is now underway.
A general municipal election is a local, nonpartisan …
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Candidate filing for Audrain County residents interested in running for available seats in the April 2025 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 Audrain County will be held April 8 2025 and there are a number of local seats available. Filing opened at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, and will be open until Tuesday, Dec. 31. See specific filing dates and hours below.
School Board
The responsibilities of the school board are numerous and include defining the goals and vision of the district, approving annual budgets, and advocating for their district to local legislators.
Mexico School District
Currently, the Mexico School District has two three-year terms available. School Board Vice President Nicole Jahn and Director Scott Nichols have terms expiring April 2025.
Regular hours for filing will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The filing times for Dec. 31, will be from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Candidates filing on the last day should arrive by 4:30 p.m. to make sure the filing process is completed by the 5 p.m. deadline.
Filing will not occur on days the school district’s Central Office is closed due to inclement weather or other health-related reasons. Filing will also not occur on the following holidays and breaks when the school district’s Central Office is closed: Dec. 24 - 26.
Interested persons may file at the Central Office at 2101 Lakeview Rd. Please see Kaity Baker, secretary to the Board of Education. For additional information, call 573-581-3773 ext. 2404.
Community R-VI
Terms for the Board of Education Vice President Daniel Schafer and board member Rhonda Curtis will expire in 2025 leaving two seats up for election.
Candidates should file at the Superintendent’s Office at 35063 Highway BB, Laddonia on:
District Offices will be closed Dec. 24 - 27, and for inclement weather.
Mexico City Council
The Mexico City Council meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month. An additional work session is held on the fourth Monday of each month immediately before the regular session. Meetings are held at 6 p.m. in the 3rd Floor Council Chambers of City Hall.
City Council member Chris Williams’ term will expire April 2025 meaning there is one seat available in the upcoming election though Williams has announced his plans to refile.
Statement of Candidacy for Mexico City Council must be filed in the City Clerk’s Office on the 2nd floor of City Hall at 300 N. Coal Street. The City Clerk’s Office is open Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will be closed Dec. 24 - 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday.
Audrain County Health Department
The Audrain County Health Department Board, which meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m., offers a wide range of public health services including lab tests, cancer screenings, health risk appraisals, and a foot care clinic.
Chairperson Jessica Ekern and Treasurer/Secretary Darla Eggers have terms expiring so there will be two seats available. Both have announced their plans to refile as well.
All candidates are required to:
Questions may be directed to the Audrain County Clerk’s Office at 101 N. Jefferson Street, Mexico, MO.
Martinsburg Area Fire Protection District
Two six-year terms on the Martinsburg Area Fire Protection District Board will be up for election in April.
Nancy Becker and Bruce Boyes have terms expiring and neither plan to seek re-election at this time.
Anyone seeking to serve on the board must reside in the district, be at least 24-years-old and can file at the Audrain County Clerk’s office, located at 101 N. Jefferson St. Mexico.
