Missouri

*Voters who meet the excuse criteria can vote early in person starting on 5/9/23

This state requires an excuse to vote by mail. Check out the information below to determine if you are eligible to vote by mail.

You may vote by absentee ballot in Missouri if:

• Absence on Election Day from the jurisdiction of the election authority in which such voter is registered to vote;
• Incapacity or confinement due to illness or physical disability on election day, including a person who is primarily responsible for the physical care of a person who is incapacitated or confined due to illness or disability and resides at the same address;
• Religious belief or practice;
• Employment as an election authority or by an election authority at a location other than such voter’s polling place, a first responder, a health care worker, or a member of law enforcement;
• Incarceration, provided all qualifications for voting are retained.
• Certified participation in the address confidentiality program established under sections 589.660 to 589.681 because of safety concerns.