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If your vote didn't matter, they wouldn't fight so hard to block it.

Are you paying too much for rent? How about health insurance? Can you afford it? Do you wonder how you're going to pay your student loans? Voting in every election won't fix everything, but it gives us the power to make change happen.

How do you know what and who to vote for?

That's where the League of Women Voters can help. About two months before each election, we will have a non-partisan guide to local St Charles County issues on our home page.

Not in St. Charles?
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Vote Like Your Life Depends on it.

If you are a US citizen, a resident of Missouri, and at least 17½ years old, you can register online today!

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Voter Registration Qualifications

US Citizen

Missouri Resident

17.5 Years Old to register

18 Years Old to vote

In order to register to vote online, you must have either a drivers license or a social security number and you must use a smartphone or tablet.

Never Voted? We're Here to Help

Voting is not hard, but if you've never done it before, it can be scary.

Register to vote

That's the first step. You only have to register once but you should update your registration if you move or change your name.

When is the next election?

In Missouri, elections are held in April, August, and November. Presidential elections are held every 4 years, other elections are held every year or every two years

Where do I vote?

After you register to vote, you'll get a card from your local election authority telling you where to vote. You will also get a card mailed to you before each election.

How do I know what to vote for?

About two months before each election, The League of Women Voters will have a non-partisan guide to local St Charles County issues on our home page. You can also check out Vote411.org for more info.

What do I do on Election Day?

  1. Go to your polling place

  2. Show the election judge your ID

  3. The election judge will give you a ballot and a pen to mark your ballot

  4. Fill out your ballot

  5. Insert your ballot into the optical scan ballot device

  6. Wear your "I Voted" sticker proudly

What if I Can't Vote on election day?

Are you unable to vote in-person for any reason? There are two different absentee voting methods available in St. Charles County, by mail and in person. Select one of the options to see which method fits your needs.

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frequently asked questions

When is the actual national Election Day? 

November 5th! Find your polling location here.

What’s on my ballot?

This Election, there are important voter-sponsored initiatives on your ballot for Reproductive Freedom, Sports Gambling and Paid Family Leave and more! Don’t wait until you get to your polling place. Learn about these initiatives before you go.

 

Find information about the candidates and other information you need to be ready to vote at Vote411.org and VoteSmart.org

 

For more information about voting in St. Charles, click here.

What kind of ID can I use for voting?

Photo IDs allowed for voting:

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  1. Nonexpired Missouri driver’s license (or a Missouri driver's license that expired after Nov. 9, 2022)

  2. Nonexpired or non-expiring Missouri nondriver’s license (or a Missouri nondriver's license that expired after Nov. 9, 2022)

  3. Military ID with a photo that is not expired or has no expiration date

  4. A U.S. or Missouri-issued document with the voter’s name (matching the most recent signature on their registration record), photo, and an expiration date and isn’t expired (or, if expired, after the date of the most recent general election)

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If a voter does not have a photo ID, they can use a blue provisional ballot. The ballot will be counted if the voter brings a valid ID back to the polling place that day OR the signature on the blue envelope matches the signature on the voter's registration record.

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Commonly used IDs are that are NO LONGER allowed: student IDs, out-of-state driver’s licenses, voter ID cards, sample ballots, utility bills, and bank statements.

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