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Oct. 20 to Nov. 2
Election Day
6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Kansas City in Jackson County
Kansas City Election Board816-842-4820
Kansas City in Clay County
Clay County Board of Election Commissioners816-415-8683
Kansas City in Platte County
Platte County Board of Elections816-858-4400
Kansas City in Cass County
Cass County Clerk816-380-8102
Jackson County outside Kansas City
Jackson County Election Board816-325-4600
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Early voting

Oct. 20 to Nov. 2. No excuse needed. Vote at a site run by the election authority for your address, and bring a photo ID.

Kansas City in Jackson County

  • Kansas City Board of Elections

    Weekdays, Oct. 20 to 30
    8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    Saturday, Oct. 31
    8 a.m. to noon
    Monday, Nov. 2
    8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • United Believers Community Church, Second Presbyterian Church, The Mount Christian Worship Center, Garrison Community Center, Fellowship Right Baptist Church, Palestine Senior Center

    Weekdays, Oct. 20 to 30
    10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    Saturday, Oct. 31
    8 a.m. to noon
Kansas City Election Board early voting

Kansas City in Clay County

  • Clay County Election Board

    Monday to Saturday, Oct. 20 to Nov. 2
    8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • A Turning Point, Nashua Baptist Church, Kearney Annunciation Center

    Monday to Saturday, Oct. 20 to 31
    8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

    Clay County’s website lists Monday to Saturday hours here. Its map lists Oct. 30 as the last day. Call 816-415-8683 before you go on Saturday, Oct. 31.

Clay County Board of Election Commissioners early voting

Kansas City in Platte County

  • Platte County Board of Elections

    Weekdays, Oct. 20 to Nov. 2
    8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    Wednesday, Oct. 21 and Tuesday, Oct. 27
    8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
    Saturday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Oct. 31
    8 a.m. to noon
Platte County Board of Elections early voting

Kansas City in Cass County

  • Cass County Clerk’s Office

    Weekdays, Oct. 20 to Nov. 2
    8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    Saturday, Oct. 31
    8 a.m. to noon
Cass County Clerk early voting
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Can I still vote by mail?

Requests for a mail ballot had to reach your election authority by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21. A mail ballot must reach your election authority by 7 p.m. on Election Day.

Voting by mail requires a qualifying reason. Check the application, return deadline and any notarization requirement with your election authority.

Absentee application (PDF)

Election Day

6 a.m.to7 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 3. Vote at your assigned polling place. If you are in line at 7 p.m., you can still vote.

Can I vote at any polling place in Kansas City?

In Kansas City’s part of Jackson County, you can vote at any of the 73 Kansas City Election Board polls on a ballot-marking device. Pre-printed paper ballots for your precinct are only at your assigned poll.

In Clay County, vote at your assigned polling place or at the Maple Woods vote center. In Platte and Cass counties, vote at your assigned polling place.

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On the ballot

Kansas City in Jackson County

  • State Auditor
  • U.S. Representative, 5th District
  • State Representative
  • Jackson County Executive and County Legislature
  • Whether to keep 11 judges on the Missouri Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals and the 16th Judicial Circuit
  • Amendments 3, 6, 7 and 8 to the Missouri Constitution
  • Proposition A, on the 2025 congressional map
  • Jackson County Question 1, to continue the COMBAT anti-crime sales tax

Races differ by address. In Clay, Platte and Cass counties, Kansas City ballots have other county races, other circuit judges and, in places, a different U.S. House district.

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Photo ID and accessibility

What ID do I need to vote in Missouri?

Bring a photo ID that has not expired, such as a Missouri driver’s or nondriver’s license, a U.S. passport or a military or veteran’s ID. Another photo ID from the United States or Missouri also counts, including one that expired after the last general election.

Missouri gives one free nondriver license for voting to a registered voter who has no photo ID.

Accepted IDs & help getting a free ID
What if I don’t have a photo ID?

If you’re registered and don’t have an accepted ID, you may cast a provisional ballot. It counts if you return with accepted ID as required or election officials verify that your signature matches your registration record.

The Kansas City Election Board offers this provisional ballot only on Election Day, so bring a photo ID to early voting.

What help is available at the polls?

Accessible voting equipment is available at every polling place. Voters with limited mobility may request curbside voting. Ask your election authority about access at your location or assistance marking your ballot.

Accessible voting & Election Day help

Military & overseas voters

Missouri’s dedicated portal explains registration, ballot requests and return options for eligible military and overseas voters.

Military & overseas voting

Registration

The deadline to register for the Nov. 3 election was Oct. 7. Check your registration, or register and update your name or address for later elections.

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Election dates

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KCEB sample ballot

Instructions to Voters: Completely darken the oval to the left of your choice as shown. Use pencil, black or blue pen. Do not use red ink.

DO NOT ERASE

SAMPLE BALLOT GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 3, 2026 KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI

REPUBLICAN (REP) DEMOCRATIC (DEM) LIBERTARIAN (LIB)

VOTE FOR ONE

For State Auditor

  • Scott FitzpatrickRep
  • Quentin WilsonDem
  • Dustin CoffellLib
  • Write-in

For U.S. Representative 5th District

  • Rick BrattinRep
  • Emanuel Cleaver, IIDem
  • Randall (Randy) LangkraehrLib
  • Write-in

For State Representative

25th District:

  • Pattie MansurDem
  • Write-in

For County Executive - Jackson County

  • Alan RohlfingRep
  • Stacy LakeDem
  • Write-in

For County Legislator – 1st District

  • Kelly ThompsonDem
  • Write-in

For County Legislator – 2nd District At-Large

  • Gresia CabreraRep
  • Donna PeytonDem
  • Write-in

OFFICIAL JUDICIAL BALLOT STATE OF MISSOURI TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026

Submitting to the voters whether the Judges named below, whose terms expire December 31, 2026, shall be retained in office for new terms.

VOTE ON EACH JUDGE

MISSOURI SUPREME COURT JUDGES

Shall Judge PAUL C. WILSON of the Missouri Supreme Court be retained in office?

  • YES
  • NO

(Darken the oval beside the answer you prefer)

MISSOURI COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE, WESTERN DISTRICT

Shall Judge LISA WHITE HARDWICK of the Western District Court of Appeals be retained in office?

  • YES
  • NO

(Darken the oval beside the answer you prefer)

CIRCUIT JUDGES 16th Judicial Circuit

Division No. 2

Shall Judge KENNETH R. GARRETT, III, Circuit Judge of Judicial Circuit No. 16, be retained in office?

  • YES
  • NO

(Darken the oval beside the answer you prefer)

Division No. 4

Shall Judge PATRICK C. EDWARDS, Circuit Judge of Judicial Circuit No. 16, be retained in office?

  • YES
  • NO

(Darken the oval beside the answer you prefer)

Division No. 14

Shall Judge LAUREN D. BARRETT, Circuit Judge of Judicial Circuit No. 16, be retained in office?

  • YES
  • NO

(Darken the oval beside the answer you prefer)

Division No. 17

Shall Judge CORY L. ATKINS, Circuit Judge of Judicial Circuit No. 16, be retained in office?

  • YES
  • NO

(Darken the oval beside the answer you prefer)

Division No. 18

Shall Judge KEVIN D. HARRELL, Circuit Judge of Judicial Circuit No. 16, be retained in office?

  • YES
  • NO

(Darken the oval beside the answer you prefer)

ASSOCIATE CIRCUIT JUDGES 16th Judicial Circuit

Division No. 25

Shall Judge ABBIE ROTHERMICH, Associate Circuit Judge of Judicial Circuit No. 16, be retained in office?

  • YES
  • NO

(Darken the oval beside the answer you prefer)

Division No. 26

Shall Judge R. TRAVIS WILLINGHAM, Associate Circuit Judge of Judicial Circuit No. 16, be retained in office?

  • YES
  • NO

(Darken the oval beside the answer you prefer)

Division No. 27

Shall Judge KEA S. BIRD-RILEY, Associate Circuit Judge of Judicial Circuit No. 16, be retained in office?

  • YES
  • NO

(Darken the oval beside the answer you prefer)

Division No. 31

Shall Judge MARY FRANCES WEIR, Associate Circuit Judge of Judicial Circuit No. 16, be retained in office?

  • YES
  • NO

Darken the oval beside the answer you prefer)

OFFICIAL BALLOT STATE OF MISSOURI GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 3, 2026 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS AND STATUATORY PROPOSITIONS

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NO. 3

Proposed by the 103rd General Assembly (First Regular Session) HCS HJR 73

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:

  • Repeal the 2024 voter-approved Amendment providing reproductive healthcare rights, including abortion through fetal viability;
  • Allow abortions for rape and incest (under twelve-weeks’ gestation), emergencies, and fetal anomalies;
  • Allow legislation regulating abortion;
  • Ensure parental consent for minors’ abortions;
  • Prohibit gender transition procedures for minors?

State governmental entities estimate no costs or savings. Greene County estimates it may experience an unknown increase in tax revenue. Other local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

  • YES
  • NO

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NO. 6

Proposed by Initiative Petition

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to:

  • expand the initiative and referendum petition process by making it a fundamental right;
  • allow courts to revise ballot summaries through lawsuits;
  • prohibit the legislature from weakening initiative or referendum powers;
  • prohibit the legislature from changing or repealing laws enacted through the initiative process, or passing laws similar to those rejected by referendum, without approval from at least 80% of both chambers; and
  • preserve existing majority vote and signature requirements for initiative and referendum petitions?

State and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

  • YES
  • NO

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NO. 7

Proposed by 103rd General Assembly (Second Regular Session) SS SCS SJR 95

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to establish a permanent public endowment fund to support state government instead of taxing Missouri residents, prohibit the General Assembly from appropriating or diverting the fund, and eliminate state-imposed taxes once the fund generates sufficient revenue to replace them?

State and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

  • YES
  • NO

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT NO. 8

Proposed by the 103rd General Assembly (Second Regular Session) CCS HCS SS SJR 87

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to support law enforcement by preserving the right of citizens to elect a county sheriff, prohibiting the removal of a county sheriff except by a writ of quo warranto, and recognizing the office of sheriff as part of the administration of justice?

State and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

  • YES
  • NO

PROPOSITION A

Proposed by Referendum Petition

Do the people of the state of Missouri approve the act of the General Assembly entitled “House Bill No. 1 (2025 Second Extraordinary Session),” which repeals Missouri’s existing congressional plan, and replaces it with new congressional boundaries that keep more counties intact?

State and local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

  • YES
  • NO

INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS

If you are in favor of this question, completely darken the oval beside “YES”.

If you are opposed to this question, completely darken the oval beside “NO”.

OFFICIAL BALLOT JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 3, 2026 QUESTION # 1

Shall Jackson County continue its anti-crime sales tax, commonly known as COMBAT, at the rate of one-quarter of one cent for a period of ten years for the purpose of promoting and providing public safety within Jackson County, including the prevention and treatment of drug abuse and addiction and the prevention, investigation, prosecution, and detention of violent criminals and drug dealers? The proceeds of this tax shall be deposited in a special Jackson County Anti-Crime Sales Tax Trust Fund, separate from the general fund or any other county funds.

  • YES
  • NO

INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS

If you are in favor of this question, completely darken the oval beside “YES”.

If you are opposed to this question, completely darken the oval beside “NO”.