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Missouri General Election

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 · Missouri

How to Vote

Registration Deadlines

Register to vote
Online
Wednesday, October 7, 20266 months
By Mail
Wednesday, October 7, 20266 months
In Person
Wednesday, October 7, 20266 months

Voting

Early Voting Starts
Tuesday, October 20, 20266 months
Early Voting Ends
Monday, November 2, 20267 months
Mail Ballot Due
Tuesday, November 3, 20267 months

Contests

1 race on the ballot

Federal

U.S. House Missouri District 5

Missouri District 5

Candidate (Uncontested)

Todd BeckerIndependent

Ballot Measures

8 measures for voters to decide

Missouri Amendment 2, Require Election of Jackson County Assessor Amendment (2026)

Amendment 2

Local government officials and elections

Require the Jackson County Assessor to be an elected position

A YES vote means

<p>A "yes" vote supports making the Jackson County Assessor an elected position by removing the constitutional exemption that currently allows the county to appoint the assessor.</p>

A NO vote means

<p>A "no" vote opposes requiring the Jackson County Assessor to be elected, keeping the constitutional exemption that allows the county to appoint the assessor.</p>

3 endorsements for YES

Missouri Medicaid Work Requirement Amendment (2026)

Medicaid Work Requirement Amendment

Public health insurance

Establish work requirements for adults ages 19-64 to qualify for Medicaid coverage

A YES vote means

<p>A "yes" vote supports establishing work requirements for adults ages 19-64 to qualify for Medicaid coverage.</p>

A NO vote means

<p>A "no" vote opposes establishing work requirements for adults ages 19-64 to qualify for Medicaid coverage.</p>

Missouri Amendment 1, Sales Tax for Parks and Conservation Amendment (2026)

Amendment 1

Sales taxesParks, land, and natural area conservation

Renew the existing sales and use tax of 0.1% for 10 years to fund state parks and soil and water conservation

A YES vote means

<p>A "yes" vote supports renewing the existing sales and use tax of 0.1% for 10 years to fund state parks and soil and water conservation programs.</p>

A NO vote means

<p>A "no" vote opposes renewing the existing sales and use tax of 0.1% for 10 years to fund state parks and soil and water conservation programs.</p>

Missouri Amendment 3, Prohibit Abortion and Gender Transition Procedures for Minors Amendment (2026)

Amendment 3

Abortion policyConstitutional rightsLGBTQ issuesSex and gender issuesHealthcare governance

Prohibit abortion in most cases, and prohibit gender transition procedures for minors under eighteen

A YES vote means

<p>A "yes" vote supports amending the Missouri Constitution to:</p><ul><li>repeal the constitutional right to reproductive freedom, which voters ratified in <a href="https://ballotpedia.org/Missouri_Amendment_3,_Right_to_Reproductive_Freedom_Initiative_(2024)">2024</a>;</li><li>prohibit abortions except in cases of "medical emergency, fetal anomaly, rape, or incest," and permit abortions in cases of rape or incest only through 12 weeks of gestation; </li><li>prohibit gender transition surgeries for minors, as well as the prescription or administration of cross-sex hormones or puberty-blocking drugs to minors, with an exception for treatments "unrelated to the purpose of a gender transition;" and make other changes.</li></ul>

A NO vote means

<p>A "no" vote opposes amending the Missouri Constitution, keeping the existing constitutional right to reproductive freedom, and not adding provisions that prohibit abortion and gender transition surgeries and procedures.</p>

8 endorsements for YES · 18 endorsements for NO

Missouri Amendment 4, Require Congressional District Approval for Initiated Constitutional Amendments, Prohibit Foreign Contributions, and Penalize Petition Fraud Amendment (2026)

Amendment 4

Campaign financeBallot measure supermajority requirementsBallot measure processInitiative and referendum process

Require the majority of voters from each congressional district to approve initiative petitions to amend the constitution, prohibit foreign nationals from contributing to ballot measure campaigns, among other provisions

A YES vote means

<p>A "yes" vote supports amending the Missouri Constitution to:</p><ul><li>require voter approval of citizen-initiated constitutional amendments in each congressional district, rather than statewide;</li><li>add language prohibiting foreign nationals and foreign adversaries, as defined, from spending to support or oppose ballot measures, with penalties for violations; and</li><li>add language regarding penalties for ballot initiative signature petition fraud, among other changes.</li></ul>

A NO vote means

<p>A "no" vote opposes amending the Missouri Constitution, therefore:</p><ul><li>continuing to require voter approval of citizen-initiated constitutional amendments statewide, not in each congressional district; </li><li>maintaining existing prohibitions on foreign nationals spending on ballot measures in state law, without adding or expanding them in the constitution; and</li><li>maintaining existing penalties for ballot initiative petition signature fraud in state law, without adding or expanding them in the constitution.</li></ul>

6 endorsements for YES · 9 endorsements for NO

Missouri Income Tax Elimination and Sales Tax Changes Amendment (2026)

Income Tax Elimination and Sales Tax Changes Amendment

Income taxesSales taxes

Phase out individual income tax based on revenue grown and make other tax-related changes

A YES vote means

<p>A "yes" vote supports amending the state constitution to: </p><ul><li>Phase out the individual income tax based on revenue growth, </li><li>Allow the expansion of sales and use taxes to include additional goods and services, </li><li>Require state and local tax adjustments to offset revenue changes, and </li><li>Prohibit reinstating the income tax once eliminated.</li></ul>

A NO vote means

<p>A "no" vote opposes amending the state constitution to: </p><ul><li>Phase out the individual income tax based on revenue growth, </li><li>Allow the expansion of sales and use taxes to include additional goods and services, </li><li>Require state and local tax adjustments to offset revenue changes, and </li><li>Prohibit reinstating the income tax once eliminated.</li></ul>

Missouri Require Election of County Sheriffs Amendment (2026)

Require Election of County Sheriffs Amendment

Law enforcement officers and departmentsLocal government officials and elections

Require the election of county sheriffs

A YES vote means

<p>A "yes" vote supports requiring the election of county sheriffs, and requiring that the county sheriff is the chief law enforcement officer in most counties.</p>

A NO vote means

<p>A "no" vote opposes requiring the election of county sheriffs, and requiring that the county sheriff is the chief law enforcement officer in most counties.</p>

Missouri State Investment Fund Amendment (2026)

State Investment Fund Amendment

Restricted-use funds

Create an investment fund managed by the state to generate revenue, and using the earnings to eliminate state-imposed taxes when sufficient to replace them

A YES vote means

<p>A "yes" vote supports creating an investment fund managed by the state to generate revenue, and using the earnings to eliminate state-imposed taxes when sufficient to replace them.</p>

A NO vote means

<p>A "no" vote opposes creating an investment fund managed by the state to generate revenue, and using the earnings to eliminate state-imposed taxes when sufficient to replace them.</p>

Voter FAQ

Can I register to vote online?
Missouri offers online voter registration.Missouri requires that you use a tablet, mobile device, or other touchscreen device to register online to vote. This is because you will be required to provide a signature during the process.
Can I submit voter registration forms in person?
You can complete a voter registration application in person. Contact your local election office for information on when and where to register to vote.Learn more by visiting the Missouri Secretary of State website or contacting your local election office.
How do I see what's on my ballot?
View official ballot information on the Missouri Secretary of State website, if available.
How do I contact my state election office?
Secretary of State600 West Main Street Jefferson City, MO 65101Telephone: (573) 751-2301
Do I need to bring an ID to vote in person?
You will be asked to show photo ID to vote in Missouri.Acceptable forms include: nonexpired Missouri driver’s license nonexpired or nonexpiring Missouri nondriver’s license nonexpired United States passport any photo identification issued by the Missouri National Guard, the US Armed Forces, including the Space Force, or the US Department of Veteran Affairs, and that is not expired or does not expireIf your driver or non-driver license expired after the most recent general election, it is an acceptable form of voter ID.Any document that meets all of the following requirements will also be accepted: contains your name, which must match the most recent signature in your voter registration record shows your photo includes an expiration date is unexpired or expired after the last general election date is issued by the United States or the State of MissouriVoters without an ID: Voters without ID may cast a provisional ballot after completing a provisional ballot affidavit, and must return to the polling place by 7 p.m. to provide an acceptable form of identification.If you do not return to your polling place with an acceptable ID, election officials will compare the signatures on your provisional ballot envelope and in the voter registry. If the signatures match, your vote will be counted.
How do I contact my local election office?
Visit your state’s site to find your local election office.
Who can register to vote?
To register in Missouri you must: be a United States citizen be a resident of Missouri be at least 17-1/2 years of age (you must be 18 to vote) not be on probation or parole after conviction of a felony, until finally discharged from such probation or parole not be convicted of a felony or misdemeanor connected with the right of suffrage not be adjudged incapacitated by any court of law not be confined under a sentence of imprisonment
Register to Vote
Check that you're registered to vote on Missouri's website. If you’re not registered: Register online by Oct 7. Your by mail registration form must be postmarked by Oct 7.
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