HB 1539 -- Qualifications of Candidates Sponsor: Dixon This bill prohibits a person from being certified as a candidate for election to any state or local office or their name appearing on a ballot for any election if the candidate has been convicted of, pleads guilty to, or plead nolo contendere to a felony. This restriction will not apply to any person pardoned by the Governor or the President of the United States.Copyright (c) Missouri House of Representatives