MO HB189

Allows tied candidates in a primary election for county office to appear on the general election ballot without political party designation, overriding standard tie-breaking procedures.

If one tied candidate declines to run in the general election, the remaining candidate is declared the primary winner and appears on the ballot with their political party designation.

Prohibits write-in votes at the general election unless only one candidate appears on the ballot, in which case write-in votes are allowed and that candidate retains their party designation.

Applies only when the tied primary candidates are the only eligible candidates for the county office because all other political parties and independent candidates failed to meet filing requirements.

Requires ties in a primary election to be resolved under standard tie-breaking procedures (section 115.515) if the general election becomes contested.