Voting Resources for Missouri & Illinois

Exercising your right to vote allows your voice to be heard

Voters outside of Missouri and Illinois can find more information under Additional Resources

Cardinals Partner with MLB and HeadCount on Voter Registration Event June 29-30

Fredbird with Voting Registration Volunteers

The Cardinals have partnered with Major League Baseball and HeadCount to host a voter registration event at Busch Stadium during the June 28-30 home games against the Cincinnati Reds. Visit the HeadCount table in Ford Plaza from the time gates open until approximately one-hour into the game to register to vote, check your registration status and sign-up to receive election alerts.

Fans who check their registration status or sign-up to receive election alerts will be entered to win a trip to the 2025 MLB All-Star Game Weekend.

GENERAL ELECTION – NOVEMBER 5, 2024

In order to vote in local, state and federal elections, you must be registered to vote. Each state has different rules and deadlines and it is important to understand those rules so that you are able to vote.

Register to Vote

Learn if and where you are registered to vote

Missouri

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Registration Requirements

Must be 17.5 years of age to register, 18 years of age to vote
US Citizen
Missouri Resident

How to Register

Deadlines to register vary by the election you wish to vote in. Learn more »

The deadline to register for the November 5, 2024 General Election is October 9, 2024. Voter Registration Applications must be postmarked by the registration deadline.

How to Vote

Learn more about How to Vote in Missouri including absentee voting, accessible voting, the types of identification accepted and your polling location. Learn more »

Illinois

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Registration Requirements

U.S. Citizen
Must be 18 years old to vote in a Consolidated or General Election or 17 years of age to vote in a Consolidated Primary or General Primary if the individual will be 18 by the time of the Consolidated or General Election
Must have been a resident of Illinois and your election precinct at least 30 days prior to Election Day
You must not be serving a sentence of confinement in any penal institution as a result of a conviction
You may not claim the right to vote anywhere else

How to Register

You may register to vote year-round with the exception of a 27-day period just prior to an election, 16 days prior to an election for online registration and during the two-day period after each election (one-day in Chicago).

Online »
- Online registrations must be completed 16 days before Election Day. October 20, 2024 at 11:59 PM CST for the 2024 General Election.
In Person at the Office of Election Authority, at Driver's License Facilities and with Deputy Registrars appointed in each jurisdiction. Registrations must be completed 28 days prior to Election Day – October 8, 2024 for the 2024 General Election.
By Mail - Mailed registrations must be postmarked 28 days prior to Election Day – October 8, 2024 for the 2024 General Election.
Grace Period Registration »
- An extension of the regular registration deadline from the 27th day prior to an election through Election Day. Grace period registration is only available in-person at sites authorized by each election authority.
Learn more about how to register to vote using one of the methods above. Learn more »
How to Vote
Learn more about How to Vote inLearn more about How to Vote in Illinois including voting by mail, early voting and your polling location. Learn more »

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