Upcoming Elections

Important Deadlines

• Last Day to Register to Vote: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 (Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM in person/by mail, or 11:59 PM online).
• Mail-In Absentee Ballot Request Deadline (click here to download an Absentee Application form)
  • Must be physically received by our office no later than Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
• Mail-In Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
  • Must be physically received by our office no later than November 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM. 
    

In Person Voting Option Before Election Day

Missouri voting law now operates under a two-phase in-person voting schedule prior to Election Day. 

Phase 1: In-Person Absentee Voting WITH an Excuse

• Dates: September 22 – November 2, 2026

• Location: Clay County Election Board Main Office (100 W. Mississippi St., Liberty, MO 64068)

• Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Eligibility: Voters must qualify under one of Missouri's statutory reasons to vote absentee.

Phase 2: In-Person No-Excuse Early Voting

• Dates:
  • Tuesday, October 20 – Saturday, October 31, 2026

  • Monday, November 2, 2026, the ONLY location open for Absentee and Early Voting is the Clay County Election Board Office - 100 W. Mississippi St., Liberty, MO 64068. 

• Eligibility: Any registered voter may vote early in person without providing a reason.

• Locations

 

• Hours Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Additional Hours Saturday October 24 & Saturday October 31, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Accessibility at the Polls:

• Curbside Voting: If you have limited mobility, you may vote "curbside" outside your polling place or Early Vote location. Simply proceed to your polling location and have someone notify the poll workers that you need a ballot brought out to you . Poll workers will deliver your ballot in a reasonable time frame. (Click here for more information on Curbside Voting or to alert the Election Board you are a Curbside voter and need a ballot delivered to you.)

• Accessible Voting Systems: Every polling location is equipped with accessible voting systems, including audiovisual enhancements. These systems provide options such as an audio ballot or the ability to enlarge on-screen text to ensure you can vote independently and with ease.

• Personal Assistance: If you cannot read or write, are blind, or have a physical disability that prevents you from voting your ballot independently, you may bring a person of your choice to assist you. Your chosen assistant is not required to be a registered voter or over the age of 18. Alternatively, you may request assistance from a bipartisan team of poll workers at the voting location.

• Permanent Absentee Voting: Voters with a permanent physical disability may request to be placed on a designated permanent absentee list. Once on this list, your local election authority will automatically mail an absentee ballot application to you prior to each election. Please contact our office directly to make this request and receive further instructions. (Click here to download an Application to Participate in the Permanent Absentee Voting Process)

Updates to Your Polling Place Experience

Congressional District Realignment Update: Due to recent Supreme Court rulings, Missouri will be utilizing the 2022 Congressional maps for the November 3 General Election. The HB1 map that was temporarily in use during the primary election will not be utilized for the General Election.

Restoration of Voting Rights (HB 1871): Following the implementation of MO HB 1871 on August 28, 2026, the law regarding voting eligibility for individuals with felony convictions has been modified . The statute now specifically defines which felony convictions cause an election disability while a person is on probation or parole . It is recommend that individuals currently on probation, parole, or post-sentence release verify their eligibility to register to vote, as you may now qualify to participate in upcoming elections .

Quicker, Easier Check-In Process: We have upgraded our check-in system to save you time. When you arrive at your polling place, you no longer need to stand in a specific line based on your last name or precinct — feel free to approach any open table or election worker. Our new system will process you instantly and ensure you receive the correct ballot. If your registration requires an update or troubleshooting, you may be directed to a dedicated help station so we can resolve the issue without delaying other voters.

Clay County Vote Center: Clay County's Vote Center is open on Election Day at the Maple Woods Campus Center, 2601 NE Barry Rd., Kansas City, MO 64156. Any registered voter in Clay County can vote at this location.