MO HB2779

Raises the population threshold from 1,000 to 6,000 inhabitants for cities, towns, and villages eligible to cancel uncontested nonpartisan elections and allow candidates to automatically assume office

When the number of candidates equals the number of open positions, no election is held and candidates take office as if elected, provided proper public notice was published

Governing bodies of municipalities with 6,000 or fewer inhabitants may submit a voter question to adopt these uncontested election provisions, requiring majority approval

Approval of the uncontested election provisions lasts for six calendar years, after which voters must reauthorize the practice

Elections must still be held if more candidates file than positions available, even if subsequent withdrawals reduce the field to match open seats