VOTING INFORMATION FOR MISSOURIANS OVERSEAS
In 2010, the overseas voting process became faster and more convenient than ever before. Thanks to new state and federal laws, you can now access required forms online, receive your unvoted ballot securely by email, and even track your ballot to ensure it was received back home.
The Missouri Elections Division will work with Local Election Authorities to ensure overseas voters understand these changes. For more information, contact us toll free at 800-669-8683 or email elections@sos.mo.gov.
The information on this page applies to:
A person who resides outside the United State and is qualified to vote in the last place which the person was domiciled before leaving the United States
A person who resides outside the United States and (but for such residence) would be qualified to vote in the last place in which the person was domiciled before leaving the United States
Unsure if you are registered to vote? You can check using the voter registration look up tool.
If you are not registered to vote, you can register and request your absentee ballot at the same time using the Federal Post Card Application  .On this form, you will select how you wish to receive your blank ballot, which may be sent to you by mail, fax, or email. For detailed instructions on completing the Federal Post Card Application, click here .
You must return the Federal Post Card Application by MAIL to your local election authority. Voter registration forms must be postmarked no later than
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 in order to register for the June 4, 2013 Special Election. However, please send in your request as soon as possible to ensure you will be eligible to vote in this election.
Absentee ballots are available 45 days prior to the election. You can request a ballot using the Federal Post Card Application .On this form, you will select how you wish to receive your blank ballot, which may be sent to you by mail, fax, or email. For detailed instructions on completing the Federal Post Card Application, click here .
You may return the Federal Post Card Application by MAIL or FAX to your local election authority.
Absentee ballot requests must be received by your local election authority no later than 5:00 p.m. CST on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 in order to request a ballot for
the June 4, 2013 Special Election. However, please send in your request as soon as possible to ensure you have time to cast your ballot.
Additionally, relatives within the second degree may complete an absentee ballot application, in person, on behalf of the voter who wishes to vote absentee.
This can be done at the office of your local election authority.
You will receive your ballot according to the method you selected on your absentee ballot application. Detailed instructions will accompany your ballot.
After voting, you must return your physical ballot by MAIL. Postage is not required if you are mailing your ballot from an APO/FPO mail facility, U.S. embassy or consulate, or U.S. post office. You must use the prepaid return envelope template to receive free postage.
Absentee ballots must be received by your local election authority no later than 7:00 p.m. CST on June 4, 2013.
You can confirm that your ballot was received by your local election authority by contacting our office at elections1@sos.mo.gov or (800) 669-8683.Detailed instructions will accompany your ballot.
- Saturday, April 20: Absentee ballots are available for the Special Election
- Wednesday, May 8: Voter registration must be postmarked by this date in order to receive and vote a full ballot
- Wednesday, May 29: Absentee ballot applications must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. CST on this date
- Tuesday, June 4: Absentee ballots must be received by 7:00 p.m. CST
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