Missouri Revised Statutes section 115.363

… <p class="norm">  (5)  If a candidate for the position of political party committeeman or committeewoman dies or withdraws as provided in subsection 1 or 2 of section <a class="norm" href="/main/OneSection.aspx?section=115.359" style="color:Navy;font-size:inherit;">115.359</a> after the tenth Tuesday prior to the primary election, leaving no candidate.</p> <p class="norm">  2.  Any established political party may select a candidate for nomination, if a candidate who is the incumbent or only candidate dies, is disqualified or withdraws pursuant to subsection 1 or 2 of section <a class="norm" href="/main/OneSection.aspx?section=115.359" style="color:Navy;font-size:inherit;">115.359</a> after 5:00 p.m. on the tenth Tuesday prior to the primary election, and at or before 5:00 p.m. on whatever day is fixed by law as the final date for withdrawing as a candidate for the office.</p> <p class="norm">  3.  A party nominating committee may select a party candidate for election to an office on the general election ballot in the following cases:</p> …