New law results in important changes for voters!
What’s new this year?
A new law that took effect August 28, requires voters to present a valid photo ID or vote a provisional ballot when casting a regular ballot in-person, allows no-excuse, early, in-person voting two weeks before an election and bans the use of drop boxes. Also, the state’s redistricting plan has redrawn certain congressional and state legislative districts, and may affect which candidates appear on your ballot.
Absentee Voting- You will need to meet certain criteria to cast an absentee ballot and most ballots that are NOT delivered in-person to your county election authority with a voter ID will require notarization.
Early In-Person Voting- You can vote in-person at your local election authority with voter ID from October 25 through November 7. No absentee criteria are required during this early, in-person voting period.
In-Person Voting Election Day- The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Your polling place may have changed, check with your local election office to conform where you vote in-person.
Key Dates
- Oct. 12: Last day to register
- Oct. 26: Last day to request an absentee ballot by mail
- Nov. 7: Last day to request an absentee ballot by person
- Nov. 8: Last day to hand deliver an absentee ballot
- Nov. 8: Election Day
Acceptable Forms of Voter ID
- A nonexpired Missouri driver or non-driver license;
- A nonexpired military ID, including a veterans ID card;
- A nonexpired United States passport; or
- Another photo ID issued by the United States or the state of Missouri which is either not expired or expired after the date of the most recent general election.
If you do not possess any of these forms of identification, but are a registered voter, you may cast a provisional ballot. Your ballot will count if: (1) you return to your polling place on Election Day with a photo ID; or (2) the signature on your provisional ballot envelope is determined by your local election authority to match the signature on your voter registration record. If you cast a provisional ballot, you will receive a stub from your provisional ballot envelope with instructions on how to verify that your provisional ballot is counted.
If you are unable to vote in-person because of any difficulties it poses for you, please request to be put on the “Permanent Absentee Voter List” by contacting your local election authority. It’s that easy! Once you are on this list, your local election authority can automatically mail an absentee ballot application directly to you prior to each election. You will need to make this request directly to your local election authority who will send you further information.
Your County Election Office is there to help with checking registration status, voting options, getting correct forms and more.
Election Office Contacts
- St. Louis County 314-615-1800
- St. Charles County 636-949-7550
- Franklin County 636-583-6355
- Jefferson County 636-797-5486
Missouri Secretary of State (800) 669-8683