Missouri Democrats wanting to weigh in on the party’s nominee for president can either go to the polls this spring or mail in their ballots.
A 2022 law eliminated Missouri’s state-run presidential primaries, leaving the parties to sort out their own ways to weigh in on the contests.
Democrats decided on a presidential primary and gave voters the option to cast their ballots in person or through the mail. That in-person voting is set for Saturday, March 23. Republicans will host caucuses across the state on March 2, also a Saturday.
Voting for other statewide primaries happens Aug. 6.
The Beacon compiled a list of what you need to know to participate in the Democratic presidential primary.
When is the Missouri Democratic presidential primary?
What is the deadline to register to vote to participate?
What is the deadline to request a ballot?
What is the deadline to return my ballot?
Where can I cast my ballot in person?
What do I need to cast my ballot?
When is the Missouri Democratic presidential primary?
Missourians who are registered Democrats or unaffiliated voters can cast their ballots in person on March 23 from 8 a.m. to noon.
You can either vote in person at a polling place in your county or request a mail-in ballot and vote from home.
When is the deadline to register to vote to participate in the Missouri Democratic presidential primary?
The voter registration deadline is Feb. 21. Missourians can check whether their voter registration is up to date at the secretary of state’s website.
Or they can use the form on the secretary of state’s website to register online from a computer, smartphone or tablet.
How do I request a mail-in ballot?
Registered Democrats and unaffiliated voters in Missouri can ask for a ballot through this link or by calling 855-433-8683.
What is the deadline to request a ballot?
The deadline to request a ballot is March 12. Ballots will start getting sent to voters on Feb. 17.
What is the deadline to return my ballot?
Ballots must be back in the hands of party officials by 10 a.m. on March 23.
Where can I vote in-person?
In Jackson County, there are three locations for voters to cast their ballots in-person.
Eastern Jackson County Courthouse: 308 W Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050.
IAFF 42: 6320 Manchester Ave, Kansas City, MO 64133
Pipefitters Local 533: 8600 Hillcrest Rd, Kansas City, MO 64138
What do I need to bring to vote in person in the Missouri Democratic presidential primary?
Voters need to bring a government-issued photo ID to vote in person.
Who will be on the ballot?
Joseph R. Biden Jr.
Dean Phillips
Stephen P. Lyons
Armando Perez-Serrato
Marianne Williamson
Jason Michael Palmer
Write-in candidates are not allowed, per party rules.
