Make Your Voice Heard

Missouri's Initiative Petition Process and the Fair Ballot Access Act

A guide to conducting a statewide petition drive

Prepared by the Office of the
Missouri Secretary of State
Revised: February 2009

Missouri is one of only 24 states that allows its citizens the opportunity to make changes in state laws and the Missouri Constitution through the petition process.

State law sets forth very specific requirements for citizens who seek to conduct a petition drive. All of these requirements must be followed in order to get a measure on the ballot. The booklet, “Make Your Voice Heard” places all the relevant laws in one place for your reference, and you can download a copy here.

If you have any questions regarding the steps or the initiative petition process, please feel free to contact the Elections Division at (573) 751-2301 or (800) 669-8683.

 

[ Download Make Your Voice Heard handbook ]