2019 Missouri Revised Statutes
Title IX - Suffrage and Elections
Chapter 115 - Election Authorities and Conduct of Elections
Section 115.347 Declaration of candidacy required prior to name appearing on ballot — fraudulent declaration a class one offense.

Universal Citation: MO Rev Stat § 115.347 (2019)

Effective 01 Jan 1978, see footnote

115.347. Declaration of candidacy required prior to name appearing on ballot — fraudulent declaration a class one offense. — 1. No candidate's name shall be printed on any official ballot unless his written, signed and sworn declaration of candidacy has been filed in the office of the appropriate election official as provided in this subchapter.

2. Any person filing a declaration of candidacy containing a false or forged signature or containing the name of a nonexistent or fictitious person shall be guilty of a class one election offense.

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(L. 1977 H.B. 101 § 10.098)

Effective 1-01-78

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