Voting in Missouri
U.S. Senate and Governor
Neither race is on the ballot in Missouri this year.
U.S. Senate
No U.S. Senate race in Missouri this year.
Governor
No race for Governor in Missouri this year.
Source: Missouri Secretary of State, Certification of Candidates, General Election Nov. 3, 2026. Write-in candidates not shown. Your county's sample ballot has every race.
Key facts for Nov. 3
Register to vote
Register by Wed., Oct. 7 (mail forms must be postmarked by then; 4th Wednesday before the election).
Online registration is available.
Vote early in person
Any voter with photo ID may vote no-excuse absentee in person Tue., Oct. 20 to Mon., Nov. 2 at a site set by the local election authority. Excuse-based absentee voting starts Tue., Sept. 22.
Election Day
Polls open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Vote by mail
Who: Only voters with an approved reason (excuse required), such as absence, illness or disability, religious belief, or work as an election worker or first responder.
Request by: Mail or fax requests must be received by 5 p.m. Wed., Oct. 21 (2nd Wednesday before).
Return by: Must be received by the local election authority by close of polls (7 p.m.) Tue., Nov. 3.
ID to vote in person
Photo ID required: Missouri driver or nondriver license, military ID, U.S. passport, or other U.S. or Missouri photo ID. Without one, a registered voter may cast a provisional ballot.
Note: Oct. 20, Oct. 21 and Sept. 22 computed from official rules (second Tuesday, second Wednesday, and sixth Tuesday before Election Day).
From the Missouri Secretary of State, Elections Division and other official state sources, checked Oct 7, 2026. Rules can change; the official office has the final word. Only eligible, registered voters may vote.
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