Missouri 2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HB 2891 — Modifies provisions governing candidate filing location for nonpartisan elections

Last action — Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 08, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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In plain language

The bill modifies candidate filing procedures for nonpartisan elections in small towns.

This bill changes how candidates file for nonpartisan elections, particularly in municipalities with 2,000 or fewer residents. If the number of candidates equals the available positions, no election would be held, and candidates would assume office automatically.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Workers in small municipalities might see fewer contested elections, potentially leading to more stable local governance.
  • Families: Families in small towns could experience changes in local governance depending on candidate elections and their outcomes.
  • Small Business: Small towns may find reduced election costs through the automatic assumption of office by candidates.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

  2. Read Second Time (H)

  3. Introduced and Read First Time (H)

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 198 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (198)

198 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2891?
HB 2891 is sponsored by Jamie Ray Gragg (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2891?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 08, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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