Polls in Illinois and Missouri have closed on Election Day. Voters in both states will help determine the balance of power in the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, as well as a host of issues that could transform life in both states.
Ballot Cheat Sheet: Confused about the election? Print these before you go to the poll
Here’s what you need to know to vote in Missouri:
Poll hours
Polls are open from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Election Day. If you’re in line by the time the polls close at 7 p.m., you still have the right to cast your vote. You don’t have to be done voting by the time the polls close.
Check your registration
The deadline has already passed to register to vote in Missouri, but to find polling places and sample ballots and other information, visit the Missouri Secretary of State’s website.
Enter your name, address and birthday to make sure you’re registered.
From there, you can go to the office’s “Voter Outreach Portal” to find your polling location, sample ballots and contact information for your local voting authority.
Missouri Voter ID rules have changed — here's what you need to know
A clarification to a ruling by a Missouri Circuit Court judge has changed Missouri Voter ID rules yet again. Cole County Senior Judge Richard Callahan clarified his decision Tuesday morning, saying photo IDs are no longer required to vote in Missouri, but some form of ID is necessary.
The following are acceptable forms of ID:
- Missouri Driver's License
- U.S. Passport
- U.S. Military ID
- Missouri College ID
- Utility bill
- Bank Statement
- Government Check
- Paycheck
- Any Government Document that shows your name and address
Any of those forms of ID will allow you to vote using a traditional ballot.
If you don't have any of those, or you forget them at home, you can still fill out a provisional ballot.
If you encounter any problems at the polls, please contact 5 On Your Side at:
- Phone: 314-444-5125.
- Email: ksdk-desk@ksdk.com
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/ksdktv
- You can also file complaints with the U.S. Department of Justice, on Election Day only by calling (312) 469-6157
For the full list of local numbers to call for various potential Election Day problems, click here.
Ballot Highlights in Missouri
U.S.Senate | Senator Claire McCaskill vs. Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley
- Understanding the Hawley-McCaskill senate race
- Where do Missouri's Senate candidates stand on the issue
Missouri Auditor
Missouri's 1st District
- Lacy Clay (D)
- Robb Cunningham (L)
- Robert Vroman (R
Missouri's 2nd District
Missouri's 3rd District
- Donald Stolle (L)
- Katy Geppert (D)
- Blaine Luetkemeyer (R)
Missouri's 8th District
- Jason Smith (R)
- Jonathan Shell (L)
- Kathy Ellis (D)
The Amendments
- Understanding Missouri Amendment 1 'Clean Missouri'
- Understanding Missouri's three medical marijuana measures
- Understanding Missouri Amendment 4: Bingo
The Propositions
- Understanding Prop B: Raising Missouri minimum wage
- Understanding Missouri Proposition C: Medical Marijuana
- Understanding Missouri Proposition D: Gas Tax, Highway Patrol, Olympic Medals
- Understanding Prop Z, the tax hike to benefit the Zoo
Ballot Highlights in Illinois
Illinois Governor
- Ill. governor's race appears to pit billionaire against multimillionaire
- Nasty Illinois governor's race could be most expensive in U.S. history
Illinois' 12th District
