Primary Election Day: August 4th 2026

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2026 Primary Election Dates

Absentee Voting Opens
2025-09-24
May 26, 2026 - Vote absentee by mail by applying for a ballot or vote absentee in person at the Election Board with qualifying reason; such as being disabled or expecting to be out of town on Election Day. * You will need an acceptable form of voter ID to vote in person before Election Day.
Early Voting Opens
2025-10-22
July 22, 2026 - Vote early in person (no reason needed) at one of the approved locations. * You will need an acceptable form of voter ID to vote in person before Election Day.
Primary Election Day
2025-11-05
August 4, 2026 - It's Election Day! Voting can happen at any approved polling location. Polling places are open from 6am - 7pm.

Acceptable Forms of Voter ID

Show one of the forms of acceptable identification and sign the poll book to obtain your ballot:

  • A non-expired Missouri driver or non-driver license;
  • A non-expired military ID, including a veteran’s ID card;
  • A non-expired 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 the driver or non-driver license has expired after the most recent general election, it is an acceptable form of voter ID.

If you do not possess any of these forms of identification, but are a registered voter, you may cast a provisional ballot.

Your provisional 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.

How Do I Get A Free Photo ID?

If you do not possess an acceptable form of photo ID, you might be eligible for a free Missouri nondriver license for voting purposes.

The Missouri Department of Revenue, through the license offices throughout the state, provides one (1) nondriver license at no charge to Missourians who wish to obtain a photo ID for voting purposes (and do not already have one).

Call 573-526-VOTE (8683) or visit https://dor.mo.gov/

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Bureau of Vital Records, can provide one (1) fee exempt copy of a certified Missouri birth certificate to an individual seeking to obtain one (1) free nondriver’s license in order to vote in Missouri if the applicant does not already have a current nondriver’s license or current driver’s license.

Call (573) 751-6387 or email VitalRecordsInfo@health.mo.gov

The Missouri Secretary of State will help you obtain official documents needed to get a Missouri nondriver license.  Examples include birth certificate; marriage license; adoption decree; U.S. Department of State naturalization papers; or court order changing one’s name. We will pay for official documents from other states or the federal government.

If you do not have a Photo ID, and want our help click the link below and complete the form to get started. The Secretary of State’s office will receive your information and help you obtain the documents you need.

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