Voting in Missouri

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The policies governing voter participation are enacted and enforced primarily at the state level. These policies, which include voter identification requirements, early voting provisions, online voter registration systems, and more, dictate the conditions under which people cast their ballots in their respective states.

This article includes the following information about voting policies in Missouri:

See Election administration in Missouri for more additional information about election administration in the state, including voter list maintenance policies, provisional ballot rules, and post-election auditing practices.

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To vote in Missouri, one must be 18 years old, a United States citizen, and Missouri resident.[1] An applicant may print an application, pick one up from a county clerk's office, or request that an application be mailed. The completed application must be returned by mail. All returned applications must be postmarked at least 27 days prior to Election Day in order to be processed. An applicant may also register to vote online.[1]


In-person voting

Poll times

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In Missouri, all polling places are open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central Time. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote.[2]

Voter identification

See also: Voter identification laws by state

Missouri requires voters to present photo identification while voting.[3][4]

The following were accepted forms of identification as of April 2023. Click here for the Missouri Secretary of State's page on accepted ID to ensure you have the most current information.

Voters can present the following forms of information:

  • A nonexpired Missouri driver or non-driver license;
  • A nonexpired military ID, including a veteran’s 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 a voter does not have an ID, he or she can obtain one for free by filling out this form.

Early voting

See also: Early voting

Missouri does not permit early voting. In-person absentee voting is permitted. See here for more information about absentee voting requirements.

Absentee/mail-in voting

See also: Absentee/mail-in voting

A voter is eligible to vote absentee in an election if he or she cannot make it to the polls on Election Day for one of the following reasons:[5]

  • The voter will be absent from his or her regular polling place on Election Day.
  • The voter is incapacitated or confined due to illness or physical disability. Additionally, an individual who is caring for an incapacitated person may vote absentee.
  • The voter is unable to visit the polls for religious reasons.
  • The voter is employed by an election authority.
  • The voter incarcerated but has retained voting qualifications.
  • The voter is unable to visit the polls because of safety concerns.

To vote absentee, an application must be received by 5 p.m. on the Wednesday prior to the election. If returned in person, the ballot must be submitted by 5 p.m. the day before the election. If submitted by mail, the ballot must be received by the close of polls on Election Day.[5]


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Voting rules for people convicted of a felony

See also: Voting rights for convicted felons

In Missouri, people convicted of a felony receive automatic restoration of their voting rights upon completion of their sentence, including probation or parole, unless the felony–or misdemeanor–pertains to election-related offenses. People who have committed an election-related felony or misdemeanor are not allowed to vote.[6]

Voting rights for people convicted of a felony vary from state to state. In the majority of states, people convicted of a felony cannot vote while they are incarcerated but may regain the right to vote upon release from prison or at some point thereafter.[7]


Election agencies

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See also: State election agencies

Individuals seeking additional information about voting provisions in Missouri can contact the following state and federal agencies.

Secretary of State Elections Division

600 West Main Street
Jefferson City, Missouri 65101
Telephone: 573-751-2301
Email: elections@sos.mo.gov

U.S. Election Assistance Commission

633 3rd Street NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20001
Telephone: 301-563-3919
Toll free: 1-866-747-1471

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Footnotes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Missouri Secretary of State, "Register to Vote," accessed April 4, 2023
  2. ↑ Missouri Secretary of State - Elections and Voting, "Frequently Asked Questions," accessed April 4, 2023
  3. ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "How To Vote," accessed October 27, 2019
  4. ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Do I need an ID to vote?" accessed April 3, 2023
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Missouri Secretary of State, "Request for Missouri Absentee Ballot," accessed April 4, 2023
  6. ↑ John R. Ashcroft, "Frequently Asked Questions," accessed March 7, 2023
  7. ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "Felon Voting Rights," April 6, 2023
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