Did you know that 1 in 4 Americans has a disability? That’s 61 million voters that can help decide our upcoming election on November 5.
Learn how to register, vote, and support the election process.
Register to Vote | Cast Your Ballot | Stay Informed
Registering to Vote
Registering to vote is one of the first steps to ensuring you have a voice in the upcoming November 5 election.
Register in Missouri
First, you can check your voter registration status at sos.mo.gov. If you’re already registered to vote - congratulations!
If you aren’t already registered to vote, there are numerous ways to do so. Click whichever way you would like to register to be taken to the application process. You can submit your voter registration online, print it and mail your application, register in person, or request an application be mailed to you.
You can also update your political party affiliation.
Online Voter Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Register by Mail Voter Registration Deadline: Postmarked by Wednesday, October 9, 2024
In-Person Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Register in Illinois
First, you can check your voter registration status at ova.elections.il.gov. If you’re already registered to vote - congratulations!
If you aren’t already registered to vote, there are numerous ways to do so. Click whichever way you would like to register to be taken to the application process. You can submit your voter registration online, print it and mail your application, or register in person.
Online Voter Registration Deadline: Sunday, October 20, 2024
Register by Mail Voter Registration Deadline: Postmarked by Tuesday, October 8, 2024
In-Person Registration Deadline: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Register in Kansas
First, you can check your voter registration status at kdor.ks.gov. If you’re already registered to vote - congratulations!
If you aren’t already registered to vote, there are numerous ways to do so. Click whichever way you would like to register to be taken to the application process. You can submit your voter registration online, print it and mail your application, or register in person.
Online Voter Registration Deadline: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Register by Mail Voter Registration Deadline: Postmarked by Tuesday, October 15, 2024
In-Person Registration Deadline: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Voting on Election Day
Knowing where your polling place is located is the first place to start with preparing to vote on Election Day. If you're a Missouri voter, find your polling place here. If you're an Illinois voter, find your polling place here. If you're a Kansas voter, find your polling place here.
On November 5, polls open at 6 AM and remain open until 7 PM. Remember, if you are in line to vote at 7 PM on Election Day, you have a right to place your vote even though the polling place is closing.
There are also a number of polling accommodations that must be made for people with disabilities or any person who needs them.
Here are just some of the provisions you can utilize to assist you in voting:
- Absentee voting by mail: This option is available to voters who cannot vote in person due to illness or disability. If you qualify, you can request an absentee ballot application that doesn't require notarization. The application submission deadline for Missouri is 5 PM on the second Wednesday before the election.
If you have a permanent disability, you can request to be included in a list of voters who automatically receive an absentee ballot application before each election. You can contact your local election officials to learn more about this option. - Accessible voting machines: These machines are available to accommodate voters with different needs, including those with print disabilities. If you require an accessible voting machine, inform the election officials when you arrive at the polling place to allow them time to set it up for you. The accessible voting machine offers multiple features to cater to different needs. These machines include accessibility options for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Blindness and limited vision: You can choose to have the ballot read out loud through a human-sounding voice using a set of headphones available at the polling station. If you prefer, you can bring your own headset. You can view the ballot in larger print if you have limited vision.
- Additional assistance: If you require assistance marking your ballot, you can bring someone of your choice (18 years or older) to help you in the voting booth. If you don't have anyone available, two election officials (one Democrat and one Republican) will assist you.
- Curbside voting: This option is available for voters who are unable to enter the polling location due to health limitations. Election officials can bring the ballot to your car in a clearly marked driving lane or parking spot. Some polling locations may have a doorbell to alert officials, signs directing you where to park, or you may need to ask someone to alert an official.
- Wheelchair accessibility: All voting locations must have at least one wheelchair-accessible voting booth.
If you need any accommodations to vote, calling your local election official and speaking to them about what you may need is a great way to ensure your voting process is quick and easy on election day.
Show one of the following forms of acceptable identification and sign the poll book to obtain your ballot:
- Identification issued by the state of Missouri, an agency of the state, or a local election authority of the state;
- Identification issued by the United States government or agency thereof;
- Identification issued by an institution of higher education, including a university, college, vocational or technical school, located within the state of Missouri; or
- A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government check or other government document that contains the name and address of the voter
If you do not possess any of these forms of identification, but are a registered voter, you may cast a provisional ballot. Your 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.
If you or someone you know is having issues voting on Election Day, call the Voter Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE.
Staying Informed
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