How to Vote in Missouri
“Salus Populi Suprema Lex Esto”— The Welfare of the People Shall Be the Supreme Law
Capital: Jefferson City
Nickname: The Show-Me State
Admitted: 1821 (24th state)
Electoral Votes: 10
State Bird: Eastern Bluebird
State Flower: White Hawthorn Blossom
Registration Deadline
27 days before Election Day
Voter ID Required
Strict photo ID
Early Voting
No
Absentee / Mail-In
Excuse required
Polling Hours
6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Electoral Votes
10
Voter Registration in Missouri
The voter registration deadline in Missouri is 27 days before Election Day.
Missouri offers online voter registration.
Missouri does not have automatic voter registration.
In Missouri, eligible residents can pre-register to vote at age 17.
Voter ID Requirements in Missouri
Missouri requires Strict photo ID identification to vote.
Early Voting in Missouri
No — Missouri does not offer early voting.
Not available; in-person absentee voting requires a valid excuse
Absentee & Mail-In Voting in Missouri
Absentee and mail-in voting in Missouri: Excuse required.
Must provide a valid reason such as absence from county, disability, or religious belief; no-excuse mail-in voting available but ballots must be notarized
Polling Hours in Missouri
Polls in Missouri are open 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Voting Rights & Restoration in Missouri
Felony voting rights in Missouri: After completion of sentence.