Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Missouri General Election
Every Missouri voter will see the statewide races below.
Election Day
U.S. House and local races for Missouri are coming soon. To see your full ballot now, use Missouri Secretary of State: Elections & Voting.
Statewide races
On every Missouri ballot.
U.S. House races
You vote in one of these, based on your address.
Key dates
- Wed, October 7, 2026: Voter registration deadlineLast day to register to vote, or to update a name or address, for the general election.
- Tue, October 20, 2026: No-excuse in-person absentee voting beginsFrom the second Tuesday before the election through the day before, any voter may cast an absentee ballot in person at a location set by the local election authority, with photo ID.
- Wed, October 21, 2026: Deadline to request an absentee ballot by mailMailed or faxed requests must reach the local election authority by 5 p.m. Voting by mail requires an approved excuse.
- Tue, November 3, 2026: Election DayPolls open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Absentee ballots must be received by the local election authority by the time polls close (7 p.m.); postmarks do not extend the deadline, except for certain military and overseas voters.
Sources: 2026 Missouri Election Calendar; How to Vote (hours, ID, absentee voting); Section 115.293, RSMo (absentee ballots received after polls close not counted). Check with your local election office for early-voting hours and locations.