The next Election Day is November 5, 2024

Open Positions: Mayor and 3 Councilors

The city of Independence City Recorder coordinates and administers the City’s municipal election activities, including receiving filings from candidates for the positions of mayor and councilors. During the 2024 General Election on November 5, 2024, the positions for Mayor and three Councilor positions will appear on the ballot. The filing period for interested candidates begins on June 5, 2024, and all filing requirements must be completed by 5:00 p.m. on August 27, 2024.

The Mayor is elected for a two-year term, while the City Councilors are elected for a four-year term. The Mayor and half the Council positions are up for election every two years. See who is up for election here.

All positions are non-partisan.
Council positions are elected at large, meaning candidates may reside in any area within the city limits of Independence.
All positions are volunteer/non-paid.

All terms will begin on January 1, 2025. Swearing-in will occur at the first meeting of the City Council on January 14, 2025.

The recorder prepares election schedules, files measures for the ballot, and certifies the final election results to ensure compliance with all city, state, and federal election laws and policies and to ensure that the city elections are conducted in a fair and impartial manner. For questions or more information, contact the City Recorder.