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Registration, early voting and mail ballot deadlines for the November 3, 2026 general election, with links to your state’s official election office.
Deadlines verified October 8, 2026 · 16 days until Election Day
Compiled from NCSL, Ballotpedia, U.S. Vote Foundation and vote.gov. Always confirm with your state election office — the links below go to official state sites.
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Nov 3, 2026 general election
Missouri
3 days leftRequest absentee ballotWed, Oct 21, 2026
Voter registration
Online
Wed, Oct 7, 2026Passed
By mail
Rule: received
Wed, Oct 7, 2026Passed
In person
Wed, Oct 7, 2026Passed
27 days before election — deadline is TODAY (Oct 7, 2026)
Same-day registration
No
Early voting
Tue, Oct 20, 2026 – Mon, Nov 2, 2026no-excuse in-person absentee
Absentee / mail ballot
Request deadline
Rule: received · by mail; in-person by 5pm 2026-11-02; excuse required for mail
Wed, Oct 21, 2026Upcoming
Return deadline
Rule: received by 7pm
Tue, Nov 3, 2026Upcoming
Mail ballot hasn't arrived?
- Contact your county or local election office, or the Missouri election office.
- Ask that office about your options, such as voting in person or casting a provisional ballot instead.