SB1331

Requires special elections to fill vacancies in statewide elected offices other than U.S. Senator

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Missouri SB1331 mandates special elections to fill vacancies in statewide elected offices excluding U.S. Senators.

Missouri SB1331 revises the process for filling vacancies in statewide elected offices. It repeals existing sections and enacts new provisions, requiring special elections for vacancies in offices such as lieutenant governor, secretary of state, state auditor, state treasurer, and attorney general. The governor must issue a writ of election within thirty days of receiving notice of the vacancy, and the special election must occur within sixty days of the writ issuance. The bill also outlines procedures for filling vacancies in county offices and other state positions.

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Where it stands

Current
Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Jan 27

Senate

Second Read and Referred S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee

Jan 7

Senate

S First Read

Dec 1, 2025

Senate

Prefiled