Election dates and times, as well as filing periods and final certification dates are established according to Missouri state statutes. Here is a list of the statutory references for each item:
Official Election Day - 115.121; 115.123; 247.180
First Day to File - 115.127.5; 115.329.1; 115.349.2
Style of Election - 115.121; 115.123; 247.180
Last Day to File - 115.127.5;115.329.1; 115.349.1
Last Day to Register - 115.135.1
Final Certification Date - 115.125; 115.387; 115.401; 116.240