August 4, 2026 - Primary Election
November 3, 2026 - General Election
What is a "Primary" election?
A Primary Election is held before the General Election to determine each political party's nominee. Those nominees then appear on the General Election ballot with their party affiliation listed next to their names. Missouri has an Open Primary, meaning you do not need to register with or declare a political party to receive a ballot.
Voter Registration
Do you need to register to vote? Update your voter registration? Or want to know your polling place? These sites can direct you to your state’s voter information.
www.voteroutreach.sos.mo.gov/Portal/ or www.vote.gov
Voter Identification
Missouri law requires identification to obtain a ballot. If you do not possess any of these forms of identification, but are a registered voter, you may cast a provisional ballot.
Accepted forms of voter ID:
- 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 has expired after the date of the most recent general election.
For more information, visit www.sos.mo.gov/voterid
Absentee Voting
The state of Missouri allows two options for voting prior to Election Day. The first option is absentee voting with an excuse that begins 6 weeks prior to Election Day and can be done via mail or in-person. The second option is no-excuse absentee voting, which can only be done in person. No application is required.
To vote Absentee by mail, you must complete an application online or print and mail one. Once accepted, voters will receive an absentee ballot in the mail. These ballots must be notarized once completed. Do not sign your ballot envelope until you are with the notary. Need your ballot notarized? Make an appointment with the Library's Notary Services.
For more information, visit www.sccmo.org/447/Absentee-Voting
Ballot Information
Residents of St. Charles County can get information on local candidates and initiatives on the County's website. Learn about absentee voting, how to work at your local polling place, and find answers to frequently asked questions.
www.sccmo.org/410/Election-Authority
Do you want to preview your ballot before you get to the polls? Find out who is running, what they plan to do for that office, and read more into propositions and amendments.
www.vote411.org
Do you want to read the text of a certain bill or law? Would you like to know if your Congressperson voted for or against a specific bill? Do you want to know how much a certain bill will cost taxpayers?
www.congress.gov & www.govinfo.gov
Are you not sure who represents you? Find your local and federal legislators here:
www.senate.mo.gov
Are you curious about voting in general? Learn about the different types of elections, certain voting terms, the election process, the history of voting and election laws, and more.
www.usa.gov/voting
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