Board & Election Information

Next Election: February 1-20-2026.

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NOTICE OF ELECTION OF SUPERVISORS 
DAVIESS SWCD BOARD ELECTIONS 

Let it be known that the Daviess County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold an election for one supervisor in each of two different territories in the county. Territory II includes Washington, Lincoln, and Jamesport Townships, and part of Grand River Township east of Hwy 13 and Territory IV includes Union, Jackson, Monroe, and Harrison Townships. The election will take place from February 2, 2026, to February 20, 2026. Printed ballots may be returned to the district by mail and must be postmarked no later than February 22, 2026. You may also vote in person from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the SWCD District office located in the USDA Service Center, Gallatin, MO. Each eligible land representative in the district is allowed one vote. A land representative is defined as the owner or representative authorized by power of attorney of any farm lying within an area proposed to be established, and subsequently established, as a soil and water conservation district under Chapter 278, RSMo. Each farm is entitled to representation by a land representative: provided, however that the land representative is a taxpayer of the county within which the soil and water district is located. 

The following qualified candidates will be considered for election: 

Territory II (Washington, Lincoln, & Jamesport Townships and part of Grand River Township east of Hwy 13)

• Justin T. Clark
• _________________ (write-in) 
   

Territory IV (Union, Jackson, Monroe, and Harrison Townships)

• Joe Reed
• ___________________ (write-in) 
   

Supervisor Qualifications are: 1. Being a land representative from the district. A land representative is defined as the owner or representative authorized by power of attorney of any farm lying within an ara proposed to be established, and subsequently established, as a soil and water conservation district under Chapter 278, RSMo. Each farm is entitled to representation by a land representative: provided, however that the land representative is a taxpayer of the county within which the soil and water district is located, 10CSR 70-4.010(1)(i) 2. Residing in, or owning a farm in, the area from which he/she is nominated where there is an expiring term. 3. Being a cooperator of the district, defined as, "a person who is actively engaged in farming and practices conservation activities related to agriculture". 4. Being a current resident and tax-paying citizen of the county for at least two years preceding the election date. Section 278.110, RSMo. 5. Be eighteen (18) years of age or older by election date and be willing to serve the full term they are elected for. 6. Provide a valid mailing address to the program office and notify the program of any change of address during their term.