In 2022, the Missouri Legislature passed a bill eliminating the state-run presidential preference primary election and designated a party-run system for choosing presidential nominees.
Republicans chose to host caucuses across the state on Sat., March 2.
Democrats decided on a presidential primary and designed a process they hoped would encourage as much voter participation as possible by offering both mail-in and in-person voting options.
Who Can Vote?
The deadline to register to vote in this election was Feb. 21, so if you’re not registered already, you can’t participate in the presidential primary.
All Missouri registered voters can vote in the Democratic primary, except for Republicans.
You can check your voter registration status in Missouri at https://voteroutreach.sos.mo.gov/portal.
How to Vote
• Vote in Person
Missourians who are registered Democrats or unaffiliated voters can cast their ballots in person on March 23 from 8 a.m. to noon. At least one in-person voting location will be designated in each county. More voting locations are expected in Missouri, however info on those locations still has not been released.
As will all voting in Missouri, voters need to bring a government-issued photo ID to vote in person.
• Vote by Mail
Registered Democrats and unaffiliated voters in Missouri can ask for a ballot online at https://request.mrgvote.com/Missouri or by calling 855-433-8683. The deadline to request a ballot is March 12.
Ballots must be returned to Democratic party officials by 10 a.m. March 23.
Who will be on the Ballot?
In addition to Joe Biden, Joseph R. Biden Jr., there will be five other Democrats on the ballot: Dean Phillips, Stephen P. Lyons, Armando Perez-Serrato, Marianne Williamson and Jason Michael Palmer. Write-in candidates are not allowed, per party rules.
Future Elections
April 2 some municipalities will hold elections.
Aug. 6 is a primary election date.
Nov. 5 is the general election.
