Do I need an ID to vote?
ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF VOTER ID
Show one of the forms of acceptable identification and sign the poll book to obtain your 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 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.
Samples of Acceptable Forms of ID
Registering to Vote
To be eligible to register to vote you must:
- Be a U.S. Citizen
- Be a Missouri resident
- Be at least 17 1/2 years of age (must be 18 to vote)
- Not be adjudged incapacitated by a court of law
- Not be confined under a sentence of imprisonment
- Not be on probation or parole after conviction of a felony, until finally discharged
- Not have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor connected with the right of suffrage
You may register in person, or obtain a mail-in application at the Ste. Genevieve County Clerk's Office, or you can register at the driver's license office.
You may also register online at Missouri Voter Registration Application
Last day to register for any election: Fourth Wednesday prior to election.
ABSENTEE VOTING
During the two weeks prior to the election, you may vote a no-excuse absentee ballot in person at the Ste. Genevieve County Clerk's Office. When voting an absentee ballot in person, you must show an acceptable form of photo ID. In person absentee voters are not eligible for a provisional ballot.
Absentee voters must provide one of the following reasons for voting absentee:
- Absence on Election Day from the jurisdiction of the election authority in which such voter is registered to vote;
- Incapacity or confinement due to illness or physical disability on election day, including a person who is primarily responsible for the physical care of a person who is incapacitated or confined due to illness or disability and resides at the same address;
- Religious belief or practice;
- Employment as an election authority or by an election authority at a location other than such voter's polling place, a first responder, a health care worker, or a member of law enforcement;
- Incarceration, provided all qualifications for voting are retained.
- Certified participation in the address confidentiality program established under sections 589.660 to 589.681 because of safety concerns.
Voters can request absentee ballots from their local election authority in person, by mail, by fax or by e-mail. Relatives within the second degree (spouse, parents and children) may complete an absentee ballot application, in person, on behalf of the voter who wishes to vote absentee. DO NOT SEND ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATIONS TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE'S OFFICE. ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATIONS MUST BE SENT TO THE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE AT 55 SOUTH THIRD STREET, ROOM 2, STE GENEVIEVE, MO 63670 BY THE DEADLINE IN ORDER TO BE VALID. An absentee ballot application form may be found at the link below.
Mail in or faxed absentee ballot requests must be received by the election authority no later than the 5:00 p.m. on the second Wednesday prior to any election. Voters can vote by absentee in the office of the local election authority until 5:00 p.m. the night before the election.
Voters requesting an absentee ballot by mail who have registered by mail and have not voted in person are required to submit a copy of their personal identification unless they provided a copy with their registration application. Examples of acceptable identification are:
- 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.
This identification requirement, as well as the notary requirement for absentee ballots, does not apply to overseas voters, those on active military duty or members of their immediate family living with them or voters who are permanently disabled and their caregivers.
Additional information for military and overseas voters may be found at the section entitled Military and Overseas Voters
Election Calendar
We are providing the Missouri State Election calendar for your convenience. https://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/calendar/2024cal
Election Results
MARCH 15 2016 PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS.pdf
APRIL 5 2016 GENERAL MUNICIPAL OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS.pdf
ELECTION SUMMARY REPORT FOR AUGUST 2 2016 ELECTION.pdf
ELECTION SUMMARY REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 8 2016 ELECTION.pdf
OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS AUGUST 7, 2018.pdf
UNOFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS FOR THE NOVEMBER 6 2018 GENERAL ELECTION.pdf
APRIL 2 2019 MUNICIPAL ELECTION OFFICIAL RESULTS.pdf
June 2, 2020 Municipal General Election
AUGUST 4 2020 PRIMARY OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS.pdf
NOVEMBER 3, 2020 OFFICAL ELECTION RESULTS.pdf
OFFICIAL RESULTS FOR APRIL 6, 2021 MUNICIPAL ELECTION
APRIL 5, 2022 MUNICIPAL ELECTION OFFICIAL RESULTS
OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS FOR AUGUST 2 2022 PRIMARY.pdf
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS.pdf
APRIL 4 2023 OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS.pdf
OFFICIAL RESULTS FOR APRIL 2 2024 ELECTION.pdf
STATEMENT OF VOTES CAST AUGUST 6 2024 PRIMARY.pdf
STATEMENT OF VOTES CAST 11052024.pdf
Missouri Voter Outreach Center:
Your election information is based on where you reside. Click here to locate your polling place, find upcoming elections and view candidates and issues https://voteroutreach.sos.mo.gov/PRD/VoterOutreach/VOSearch.aspx
Useful Links:
Missouri Ethics Commission