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November 3rd, 2026 General Information

  • 06/19/2026: Dates posted
  • 08/13/2026: Note about write-in candidate filing window added
  • 08/25/2026: Certification received from Secretary of State, including constitutional amendment nos. 3, 7 & 8. The Secretary of State has stated that changes to the ballot can occur, with a court order, until September 8th. Additionally, the list of candidates' names/addresses was published, including applicable judicial candidates.
  • 09/08/2026: Revised certification received from Secretary of State, adding amendment no. 6 and proposition A. Original document removed for clarity, as the revised certification includes 3, 6, 7, 8 and A as it will appear on the ballot. Sample ballot will be published once approved.


Important Dates:

  • Last Day for Independent Candidates or New Parties to Submit Petition
    • Monday, July 27th @ 5PM or 15th Monday prior (RSMo 115.329.1)
  • Final Certification Date
    • Tuesday, August 25th at 5PM or 10th Tuesday prior (RSMo 115.125; 115.387; 115.401; 116.240)
  • First Day for Regular Absentee Voting at Central Poll (450 Main St. New Madrid, MO 63869)
    • Tuesday, September 22nd or 6 weeks prior (RSMo 115.279.3)
  • Last Day for New Voter Registrations
    • Wednesday, October 7th @ 5PM or 4th Wednesday prior (RSMo 115.135.1)
  • First Day for No-Excuse Absentee Voting
    • Tuesday, October 20th or 2nd Tuesday prior (RSMo 115.277.1)
  • Last Day to Request Ballot by Mail
    • Wednesday, October 21st @ 5PM or 2nd Wednesday prior (RSMo 115.279.3)
  • Last Day for Write-In Candidates to File
    • Friday, October 23rd @ 5PM or 2nd Friday prior (RSMo 115.453.6)
  • Last Day for Military or Overseas Voters to Request Ballot by Mail
    • Friday, October 30th or Friday prior (RSMo 115.912)
  • Central Poll Open for Absentee Voting
    • Saturday, October 31st 8AM-12PM or Saturday prior (RSMo 115.057)
  • Last Day to Absentee Vote In-Person
    • Monday, November 2nd @ 5PM or Monday prior (RSMo 115.279.3)
  • Election Day
    • Tuesday, November 3rd 6AM-7PM or first Tuesday after first Monday (RSMo 115.121; 115.123)
  • Last Day to Receive Military & Overseas Absentee Ballots
    • Friday, November 6th prior to 12PM (RSMo 115.916; 115.920)
  • First Eligible Day to Certify Election
    • Friday, November 6th after 12PM (RSMo 115.508)

April 6th, 2027 Municipal Information

  • 08/25/2026: Section created. Note that HB1871 adjusts the candidacy filing dates. Further dates and information to follow.


Important Dates:

  • First Day for Candidate Filing
    • Tuesday, December 15th @ 8AM or 16th Tuesday prior (RSMo 115.127.5; 115.329.1; 115.349.2; 115.761)
  • Last Day for Candidate Filing
    • Tuesday, January 5th @ 5PM or 13th Tuesday prior (RSMO 115.127.5; 115.329.1; 115.349.1)
  • Final Certification Date
    • Tuesday, January 26th at 5PM or 10th Tuesday prior (RSMo 115.125; 115.387; 115.401; 116.240)
  • Last Day for New Voter Registrations
    • Wednesday, March 10th @ 5PM or 4th Wednesday prior (RSMo 115.135.1)
  • Election Day
    • Tuesday, April 6th 6AM-7PM or first Tuesday after first Monday (RSMo 115.121; 115.123)

Reference to current publication from the Secretary of State.

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