| 8.25.20

YOUR VOTE: Missouri

Get ready to cast your ballot this fall.

By Countable

MISSOURI

It's election season! Are you ready? With just a few clicks, we'll walk through voter registration, key election dates, and all the documents you'll need. Best of all, you can share this info with your friends and neighbors. Make sure that your vote counts!

I. WAIT! BEFORE YOU SCROLL ANY FURTHER, REGISTER TO VOTE

Need to register? Or maybe you just want election reminders? Thanks to TurboVote, we've got you covered. Just click below:

II. KNOW THE DATES

General Election:

November 3, 2020.

General Registration Deadline:

Registration-cutoff is October 7, 2020.

Deadline to Request Mail-In Ballot:

Missouri is allowing mail-in voting this fall in light of COVID-19.
Request your absentee ballot from your town/city clerk as early as possible. The deadline is October 21 (received by your local election office).
An Absentee Ballot Application can be downloaded here.

Due to COVID-19, all Missouri voters can vote by mail this fall. Submit a mail-in ballot request as soon as possible — the deadline is October 21.

III. REGISTER TO VOTE

Registration Status:

Not sure you're registered? This handy widget will tell you whether you're on the voter rolls.

Voting Requirements:

Here are the requirements to register as a voter in Missouri.

Need To Register?

Yes, it's so important we're including it twice. Here's that link again:

IV. WHERE TO VOTE

Polling Location:

School, firehouse or community center, this simple form will tell you where to go to cast your ballot.
Click here to find contact information for your local election authority.

Do I need to wear a mask to the polls?

Maybe. Mask mandates are inconsistent across Missouri, so you should check with your local election authority to confirm your polling place's mask requirement before you go to vote.

V. COVID-19 MAIL-IN VOTING & ABSENTEE VOTING

COVID-19 is an accepted reason for requesting a mail-in ballot:

Request your absentee ballot from your town/city clerk as early as possible. An Absentee Ballot Application can be downloaded here.
Here are COVID-19 Absentee Voter Registration Instructions.

Out of town or serving abroad?

Here's how to get an absentee ballot.
Absentee Ballot Application: Fill-in Form

VI. WHAT TO TAKE TO THE POLLS

Voter ID Laws:

Missouri requires voters to present identification to vote, though voters can enter a provisional ballot without identification.

Accepted Credentials:

Here is the list of accepted credentials.
Contact your local election authority for an acceptable list of options.

Don't have a valid ID?

Those without valid ID can vote regular ballot with: Sign sworn statement affirming voter’s identity and lack of one of above forms of ID AND Present ID: issued by MO, state agency or local election authority; US government or agency; MO-located institution of higher education; OR current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or government document including check with voter’s name and address