Missouri

MISSOURI: GET READY TO VOTE

10/7/26Voter Registration Deadline
10/20/26Start of No-Excuse In-Person Absentee Voting
10/21/26Mail-In Ballot Request Deadline
11/2/26End of No-Excuse In-Person Absentee Voting
11/3/26Election Day

Review the critical election deadlines to ensure you’re prepared to vote!

Make My Plan to Vote

FIND YOUR VOTING OPTIONS

Election Day is almost here. Find out how to cast your vote below:

First Name

Last Name

Residential Address

Apt. or Lot #

City

State

Zip Code

Mobile

By providing your phone number, you are joining a recurring text messaging program. You can easily opt-out at any time.

days

hours

minutes

seconds

GET READY TO CAST YOUR VOTE

Don’t wait — find your early voting location below or make a plan to vote on Election Day.

Find My Early Vote Location Find My Polling Place

Helpful Resources

Have a specific question? Use the options below to find your answer and make a plan to vote.

Find My Early Vote Location Find My Polling Place Return My Ballot Check My Voter Registration

MISSOURI VOTING INFORMATION

Voter Registration

How to register to vote: In Missouri, voters can register to vote online, by mail, or in-person. Click below to register to vote by mail or online, or visit your local election authority to register in-person. The registration deadline is the fourth Wednesday before an election.

Voter Registration Deadline:

Registration Deadline: Oct. 7

Check Your Registration Status

Requesting an Absentee Ballot

Who can vote via absentee ballot? To vote absentee by mail in Missouri, voters must give one of these reasons: absence from their election jurisdiction on Election Day; illness or physical disability (including caregivers at the same address); religious belief or practice; employment as an election authority, first responder, health care worker or member of law enforcement; incarceration (if all voting qualifications are retained); or certified participation in the address confidentiality program.

When can absentee ballots be requested? Mail or faxed requests must be received by the local election authority by 5:00 PM on the second Wednesday before the election.

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline: Mail and fax requests had to be received by 5:00 PM on Oct. 21.

Voting & Returning an Absentee Ballot

When are ballots first mailed out? The absentee voting period began Sept. 22.

The absentee voting period begins on the sixth Tuesday before the election.

How to return an absentee ballot:

By Mail: Follow the instructions provided with your absentee ballot materials. Absentee ballots require a notary unless you are an overseas voter, on active military duty (or an immediate family member living with them), or permanently disabled (or their caregiver).
In-Person: Contact your local election authority for return locations.

Deadline to Return an Absentee Ballot: 7:00 PM on Nov. 3

The election authority must receive all absentee ballots by the close of polls on Election Day.

**If you are mailing back your absentee ballot after you’ve completed and signed it, it is recommended that you allow at least a week for it to be received.**

Early Voting

Who can vote early in Missouri? Any registered voter can vote a no-excuse absentee ballot in person from Oct. 20 through Nov. 2. Voters with an approved reason could vote absentee in person earlier.

First Day of Early Voting: Oct. 20

From the second Tuesday before an election through the day before, any voter may vote a no-excuse absentee ballot in person at a location designated by the local election authority. Photo ID is required.

Last Day of Early Voting: Nov. 2 at 5:00 PM

*Dates and times may vary by county. Please check with your local election officials for dates and hours of operation.*Find your early voting location: Click here