Springfield, MO - Greene County Clerk Shane Schoeller announces to Greene County registered voters that beginning Tuesday, October 20 all eligible voters will be able to vote absentee in person for the upcoming General Election on Tuesday, November 3 without having to give a reason for doing so. In Greene County, the November ballot includes a wide variety of federal, state and local candidates, five statewide issues and four questions for the City of Springfield.
Where to Vote Absentee
In-person absentee voting is available at the Greene County Elections Center, 1126 N. Boonville Ave. in Springfield, Monday to Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, up to and including the day prior to the election, and will also be available on Saturday, October 31 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the same location.
In addition, from October 21 to October 30 and on November 2, in-person absentee voting will be available at the Library Center, at 4653 S. Campbell Ave. in Springfield and will also be available on Saturday, October 31 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the same location.
Valid Forms of ID
Please note that in order to vote in-person absentee, by statute, voters must present one of the following forms of photo identification:
• A nonexpired Missouri driver or non-driver license;
• A nonexpired military ID, including a veteran’s ID card;
• A nonexpired United States passport;
• A photo ID issued by the United States or the State of Missouri which is without an expiration date;
• A photo ID issued by the United States or the State of Missouri which has an expiration date which is either not expired or expired on or after November 6, 2024.
Absentee Reasons
If voting absentee in person prior to Tuesday, October 20, or if voting absentee by mail, voters are required to state one of the following reasons:
• Absence on Election Day from the jurisdiction of the election authority in which such voter is registered to vote;
• Incapacity or confinement due to illness or physical disability on Election Day, including a
person who is primarily responsible for the physical care of a person who is incapacitated or confined due to illness or disability and resides at the same address; • Religious belief or practice;
• Employment as an election authority or by an election authority at a location other than such voter’s polling place, a first responder, a health care worker, or a member of law enforcement;
• Incarceration, provided all qualifications for voting are retained;
• Certified participation in the address confidentiality program established under RSMo 589.660 to 589.681 because of safety concerns.
Sample ballots are available in the Office of the County Clerk and at https://vote.greenecountymo.gov. Questions about absentee voting may be directed to the Office of the County Clerk at 417-868-4060 or AbsenteeVoting@greenecountymo.gov.