MO HB1936

Changes the primary election day from the first Tuesday after the first Monday in August to the first Tuesday after the third Monday in June in even-numbered years.

Moves the candidate declaration of candidacy filing period earlier, with filing opening at 8:00 a.m. on the second Tuesday in January and closing at 5:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday in February (previously last Tuesday in March).

Adjusts the timeline for county, congressional district, legislative district, senatorial district, and judicial district committee meetings to occur after the June primary election instead of August.

Specifies that county committee meetings shall occur on the first Tuesday immediately following the primary election.

Updates related election cost provisions to clarify state and political subdivision responsibilities for primary and general election expenses.