ST. LOUIS — Beginning Tuesday, Missouri voters can request an absentee ballot or cast an absentee ballot in person for the 2024 general election.
No-excuse in-person absentee voting starts Oct. 22. Those who wish to vote absentee beforehand must provide one of the following reasons, according to the Missouri Secretary of State's Office:
- Absent from your election jurisdiction on Election Day;
- Incapacitated or confined due to sickness or disability, including caring for a person who is incapacitated or confined due to sickness or disability and resides at the same address;
- Restricted by religious belief or practice;
- Employed by an election authority, first responder; health care worker or as a member of law enforcement;
- Incarcerated, provided all qualifications for voting are retained; or
- A certified participation in the address confidentiality program established under sections 589.660 to 589.681 because of safety concerns.
You can request an absentee ballot from your local election authority in person, by mail, by fax or by email. A voter's spouse, parent or children may complete an absentee ballot application on their behalf.
The deadline for submitting absentee requests by mail or fax is 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23.
All completed absentee ballots must be received by the office of your local election authority by 7 p.m. on Election Day to be counted.
In-person absentee voting
In-person absentee ballots may be cast at the office of your local election authority until 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, the day before the election. Voters will be required to show one of these forms of identification to obtain a ballot:
- 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 U.S. or the state of Missouri which is either not expired or expired after the date of the most recent general election.
St. Louis
- Where: St. Louis City Election Board, 300 N. Tucker Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63101.
- When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.
Click here to view a sample ballot.
St. Louis County
- Where: St. Louis County Board of Elections, 725 Northwest Plaza Drive, St. Ann, MO 63074.
- When: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.
Click here to view a sample ballot.
St. Charles County
- Where: St. Charles County Election Authority, 397 Turner Blvd., St. Peters, MO 63376.
- When: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.
Click here to view a sample ballot.
To find your local election authority, click here.