06/23/2026
🗳️ EXCUSED ABSENTEE VOTING BEGINS TODAY, June 23, for Missouri’s August 4 Primary Election.
Missouri has two different ways to vote absentee before Election Day, and the dates are one of these that start today.
1. EXCUSED ABSENTEE VOTING BEGINS JUNE 23
If you have a qualifying reason — illness or disability, travel out of your jurisdiction, religious observance, work as an election worker or first responder, and more — you can vote absentee by mail or in person at your local election authority. You'll need to provide your reason when you apply.
With an excuse, you may:
>> Vote absentee in person at your local election authority from June 23 through August 3
OR
>> Request an absentee ballot by mail. The last day to request one by mail is July 22, and your completed ballot must be received by your local election authority by 7 PM on Election Day, August 4.
2. NO EXCUSE IN-PERSON ABSENTEE VOTING IS JULY 21–AUGUST 3
During this two-week period, any registered Missouri voter may vote absentee in person without giving a reason.
This option is in-person only at your local election authority.
Important dates:
đź“Ś June 23: Excused absentee voting begins
đź“Ś July 8: Deadline to register to vote or update your voter registration
📌 July 21–August 3: No-excuse in-person absentee voting
đź“Ś July 22: Last day to request an absentee ballot by mail
📌 August 4: Election Day — polls are open 6 AM–7 PM; mailed absentee ballots must be received by 7 PM
Don’t wait until the last minute. Check your registration, know your voting options, and make your plan now.
