Secretary of State Jason Kander today encouraged Missouri voters to prepare for the August 2nd primary election by answering common elections questions. Voters can find answers to many questions online at www.GoVoteMissouri.com or by contacting their local election authority.
How do I know where to vote?
You may have voted at the same location for years, but be sure to check your polling place hasn’t changed this time. To find the address of your polling place, go to www.GoVoteMissouri.com and click on “Where do I vote?”
What should I bring to the polls?
Missouri voters need to present one form of personal identification as required by state law. Identification requirements have not changed from previous elections. You need to take ONE of several options for acceptable ID, including: a voter ID card, driver’s license, a Missouri student ID, utility bill, bank statement, paycheck or other government document with your name and address on it. For a complete list of acceptable voter identification and examples, visit www.GoVoteMissouri.com and click “What do I bring to the polls?”
When does my polling place open?
Polling places statewide open at 6 a.m. and remain open until 7 p.m. Voters in line by 7 p.m. are entitled to cast a ballot, but individuals arriving after polling places close will not be allowed to vote.
What will be on the ballot on Election Day?
You may view federal and state-level candidates here: http://sos.mo.gov/candidatesonweb/. You can view a sample ballot at the polling place or office of your local election authority. Sample ballots are also printed twice prior to each election in newspapers of general circulation. Some election jurisdictions may also mail sample ballots to registered voters in that jurisdiction.
I need help when I vote, what are my options?
There are several options available to voters who need assistance. Each polling place must have accessible voting systems for voters with disabilities including audiovisual accessibility. Additionally, voters with a permanent physical disability may request to be placed on a designated list so the local election authority automatically mails an absentee ballot application to the voter prior to each election. If a voter cannot read or write, or has a physical disability and cannot vote a ballot, the voter may bring a person to help them. A bipartisan team of poll workers can also assist upon request. Contact your local election authority for more information.
Where can I find election results?
To view current election results after the polls close on Election Day, visit http://enr.sos.mo.gov. Local and county results will be posted at www.houstonherald.com