Councilmembers Marty Novak, Madison Davis, Randy Schultz to seek reelection, newcomer Collin Clibon vies for at-large seat
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Three sitting City Councilmembers and one newcomer are planning to throw their hats into the ring for next year's municipal election.
City officials confirmed an early list of candidates who picked up petitions on Tuesday to run for district and at-large city council seats in 2026, including three incumbents and one newcomer.
Petition requests:
- Madison Davis, seeking reelection for third term in District 1
- Marty Novak, seeking reelection to third term at-large
- Randy S. Schultz, seeking reelection to second term at-large
- Collin Clibon, seeking election to first term as at-large
St. Joseph Mayor John Josendale also confirmed plans on Tuesday to run for a second term.
Tuesday marked the official start of next year's municipal election process with petitions becoming available for those interested in running for mayor, city council and judge. All petitions must be filed with the city clerk between Tuesday, Oct. 7 and Tuesday, Oct. 28.
St. Joseph's Primary Election will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 3, followed by the General Election on Tuesday, April 7.
Petitions for at-large seats must be signed by a minimum of 250 qualified voters. Petitions for candidates for district councilmember seats must be signed by no less than 75 qualified voters of the district.
The 2026 municipal election will feature races for mayor and all eight City Council seats. Four at-large councilmembers will be elected to serve four-year terms while four district councilmembers will be elected to an initial two-year term, with a subsequent district election to occur in 2028.
