ST. LOUIS — No-excuse absentee voting begins in Missouri on Tuesday, Oct. 22, for this year's election.
Voters can go to the polls in the two weeks before election day, and they will find the same requirements as day-of voters. Voters will be required to show one of these forms of identification and sign the poll book 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 United States or the state of Missouri which is either not expired or expired after the date of the most recent general election.
If you do not bring one of those forms of ID, you will not be allowed to cast a provisional ballot.
St. Louis and St. Louis County election officials said their ballot this year is 20-inches long with a minimum of 40 choices. St. Charles County election officials said theirs is 17-inches long.
They recommend looking at the questions ahead of time to avoid stalling time and creating a longer line on Nov. 5.
St. Louis City Elections Director Ben Borgmeyer said, "Come to the polling place with a plan on how to vote and do it."
Election officials also recommend voting early.
St. Louis County Board of Election Director Rick Stream explained before Election Day 2020, they had 40% of votes already. He said it was more manageable to handle.
"If we're only going to get 15 to 20% votes early (this year), we're going to have a massive amount of people vote on Election Day, which is going to make for long lines," Stream shared.
Also as a reminder, you can bring your notes, a voter's guide, or a sample ballot into the voting booth. Some polling places do restrict cell phones, so voters can bring a paper copy.
To find your local election authority, click here.
Here's when and where you can cast your absentee ballot:
St. Louis
- Buder Library, 4401 Hampton Ave.
- Carpenter Branch Library, 3309 South Grand Ave.
- Divoll Library, 4234 North Grand Blvd.
- Entrance: In Person No Excuse Polling Location (not open on November 5)
- Kingshighway Branch Library, 2260 South Vandeventer Ave.
- Schlafly Library, 225 North Euclid Ave.
- St. Louis City Election Board, 300 North Tucker Blvd.
- Walnut Park Library, 5760 West Florissant Ave.
- Wohl Center, 1515 North Kingshighway Blvd.
- Entrance: Enter Lot off of Kingshighway Boulevard.
Times vary by location. Click here for more information.
The city has launched a website that allows voters to see how long the lines are at each location. Click here or use the map below.
St. Louis County
- St. Louis County Board of Elections, 725 Northwest Plaza Dr.
- Between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
The following satellite locations will be open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 22 to Nov. 1 and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 4. Saturday voting will be available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 26 and Nov. 2.
- UMSL Millennium Student Center, 17 Arnold Grobman Dr., St. Louis, MO 63121.
- Lewis and Clark Branch Library, 9909 Lewis and Clark Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63136.
- Board of Elections, 725 Northwest Plaza Dr., St. Ann, MO 63074.
- Thornhill Branch Library, 12863 Willowyck Dr., St. Louis, MO 63146.
- Grand Glaize Branch Library, 1010 Meramec Station Rd., Ballwin, MO 63021.
- Clark Family Branch Library, 1640 S Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63131.
- North County Recreation Complex, 2577 Redman Rd., St. Louis, MO 63136.
- Jamestown Bluffs Branch Library, 4153 North Hwy. 67, Florissant, MO 63034.
- Mid County Branch Library, 7821 Maryland Ave., St. Louis, MO 63105.
- Oakbend Branch Library, 842 S Holmes Ave., St. Louis, MO 63122.
- Grant's View Branch Library, 9700 Musick Rd., St. Louis, MO 63123.
- Cliff Cave Branch Library, 5430 Telegraph Rd., St. Louis, MO 63129.
- Daniel Boone Branch Library, 300 Clarkson Rd., Ballwin, MO 63011.
- Wildwood City Hall, 16860 Main St., Wildwood, MO 63040.
You can locate the closest location by clicking here. Voters can look up what is on the ballot by clicking here.
To see how long the lines are at each location, click here.
St. Charles County
- St. Charles County Election Authority, 397 Turner Blvd., St. Peters, MO 63376.
- 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26 and Nov. 2
- Curbside voting is available.
- Element Church, 100 Mall Pkwy., #500, Wentzville, MO 63385.
- 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- Curbside voting is not available.
RELATED: St. Charles County addresses voter frustrations after lines, traffic congestion for early voting
Jefferson County
- Jefferson County Clerk’s Office, 729 Maple St., Suite G17, Hillsboro, MO 63050.
- Oct. 22-25: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Oct. 26: 8 a.m. to Noon
- Oct. 28-30: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Oct. 31-Nov. 1: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Nov. 2: 8 a.m. to Noon
- Nov. 4: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Rickman Auditorium- 747 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold MO 63010
- Oct. 28 - Nov. 1: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- New Hope Fellowship- 5919 Antire Rd., High Ridge MO 63049
- Oct. 28 - Nov. 1: 9 a.m. to 430 p.m.
- Hillsboro Civic Club- 10349 Business 21, Hillsboro MO 63050
- Oct. 28 - Nov. 1: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.