Are you registered to vote? Voting is critical in our American democracy. When you cast your ballot, you let your voice be heard on a wide range of issues. It is important that you stay informed on the issues discussed in your local and state governments, as well as, on the national stage, because the decisions made could affect the way you live your life.
If you are not registered to vote in the state of Missouri, here is how you can do it: register to vote online with a smart phone or tablet at the Missouri Secretary of State’s website https://s1.sos.mo.gov/elections/voterregistration/ and check whether you’ve registered at https://s1.sos.mo.gov/elections/voterlookup/. If you are not a resident of the state of Missouri, check with your secretary of state’s webpage to identify how to become registered.
The Missouri presidential primaries are coming up on March 10, 2020. You must be a registered voter in the state of Missouri by Wednesday, February 12, 2020 to cast your ballot for the primaries. Homebound or out-of-town voters may also request a ballot by mail, either handwritten or from a fillable form found at the clerk’s office website. Those requests must be returned to and received by the clerk’s office no later than February 26, 2020.
Take a few moments today to find out if you are registered to vote in your state. If you are not, get registered. It only takes a few minutes and if you are not going to be able to make it to your polling place by the Election Day, request an absentee ballot.