Sydney E. Southard
October 16, 2024
ABSENTEE VOTING FOR THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL ELECTION HAPPENING NOW IN JACKSON AND CAPE GIRARDEAU LOCATIONS
Cape Girardeau County Clerk/Local Election Authority reminds voters Absentee Voting is taking place at the following locations October 16 – November 4. Normal business hours M-F 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Open Saturday, November 2nd from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, and Monday, November 4th 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Cape Girardeau Location: Heritage Square Plaza, 2129 William St., Cape Girardeau (By Hardee’s – Look for the Striped Awning)
Jackson Location: County Administration Building 3rd Floor, 1 Barton Square, Jackson
October 16 – October 21: Voters must have a lawful excuse to vote.
- Absence on Election Day from the county;
- Incapacity or confinement due to illness or physical disability on election day, including a primary caretaker who resides at the same address;
- Religious belief or practice;
- Official election worker, a first responder, a health care worker, a member of law enforcement;
- Incarceration, provided all qualifications for voting are retained.
- Certified participation in the address confidentiality program because of safety concerns.
October 22 – November 4: Any registered Voter can vote early In-Person with a Photo ID.
Bring your Photo Identification when voting:
- NONEXPIRED MISSOURI DRIVER’S LICENSE OR MISSOURI NON-DRIVER’S LICENSE
- NONEXPIRED UNITED STATES PASSPORT
- MILITARY ID CONTAINING A PHOTO OF THE INDIVIDUAL AND IS NOT EXPIRED OR DOES NOT CONTAIN AN EXPIRATION DATE
- A DOCUMENT THAT SATISFIES ALL OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
- The document contains the name of the individual to whom the document was issued, and the name substantially conforms to the most recent signature in the voter registration record;
- The document shows a photograph of the individual;
- The document includes an expiration date, and the document is not expired, or, if expired, the document expired after the date of the most recent general election (November 8, 2022); and
- The document was issued by the United States or the state of Missouri
View your Sample Ballot at www.capecountyvotes.com
The County Clerk’s Office is committed to serve the residents of Cape Girardeau County and is continuously looking for ways to improve the voter experience while providing secure, honest, fair, and transparent elections. Please call with any questions or concerns.
For any questions or media inquiries, please contact:
Kara Clark Summers, County Clerk/Election Authority, (573)204-2414 or kclark@capecounty.us
Joshua Wiseman, Chief Deputy/Supervisor of Elections, (573)204-2416 or jdwiseman@capecounty.us
