County Clerk / Election Authority

Photo ID Requirements

To vote in person, voters will need to show a Missouri Driver’s or Nondriver’s license, U.S. Passport, or military ID. If you don’t have one of these IDs, you can still vote a provisional ballot, which will be counted if you come back to your polling place on Election Day with your photo ID or if your signature matches the signature on your voter registration record.

If you need help getting a photo ID, the Secretary of State’s Office can help you.

New No-Excuse Absentee Voting Period

Any registered voter can vote in person at the County Clerk’s Main or Satellite Office from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm beginning October 25th through November 7th. The offices will be open on Saturday, November 5 from 8am to 12pm.

Main Office – Jackson, MO
County Administration Building
#1 Barton Square, 3rd Floor
Jackson, MO 63755

Satellite Office – Cape Girardeau, MO
2311 Bloomfield Rd., Suite 102
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703

 Excuse Absentee Voting still available!

Absentee voters that will be out of town, illness or disability can request a ballot by mail. Mailed absentee ballots can be requested until 5PM October 26, 2022.

PUBLIC TESTING OF AUTOMATIC TABULATION EQUIPMENT

Notice is hereby given that a public test of the automatic tabulating equipment to be used for the August 2, 2022 Primary Election will be given at the County Administration Building, #1 Barton Square, Jackson, Missouri on:

July 19, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. for Polling Location Equipment

**Testing will resume the following day if needed**

The test will be observed by at least two persons designated by the election authority, one from each major political party, and will be open to representatives of the political parties, candidates, the news media, and the public.

The test will ascertain that the equipment is in compliance with the law and that it will correctly count the votes cast for all offices and on all questions.  The test will be conducted by processing a preaudited group of ballots.  If any error is detected, the cause shall be ascertained and corrected, and an errorless count shall be made before the tabulating equipment is approved.

Pursuant to Section 115.233 RSMo.

VERIFICATION BOARD AND CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION RESULTS

Notice is hereby given that Kara Clark Summers, Election Authority for Cape Girardeau County, will convene the Verification Board for the August 2, 2022 Primary Election at the County Administration Building, # 1 Barton Square, Jackson, MO 63755.

The verification and certification process will be completed by a bi-partisan team of election judges and will take place on:

Friday, August 5, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.

The tentative agenda of the meeting includes convening the board, oath of election judge, random selection of precincts for manual recount, verification of the count and certification of election results, post-test of tabulation equipment, and adjournment.

Pursuant to Section 115.501 RSMo.

***Any last minute changes to this schedule will be posted as soon as possible.

For questions, contact:

Allen Seabaugh, Supervisor of Elections, 573.204.2416

Kara Clark Summers, County Clerk, 573.243.3547

Public Notice is hereby given that the Cape Girardeau County Board of Equalization will convene on Monday, July 18, 2022. Appeals to the Board are due before July 11, 2022.

Taxpayers who DO NOT reach an agreement with the County Assessor and want to appeal must:

• File a written appeal before July 11, 2022.
• Appeal forms can be found at https://www.capecounty.us/cape-girardeau-county-clerk/board-of-equalization/ or by Contacting the County Clerk’s Office at (573)243-3547.
• Mail the completed appeal forms and documentation to: Cape Girardeau County Clerk, 1 Barton Square, Suite 301, Jackson, MO 63755 or Email completed appeal forms and documentation to: kclark@capecounty.us

Note: All completed appeal forms and documentation must be received before a hearing will be scheduled.

For more information on the Board of Equalization Appeals Process, visit our website at https://www.capecounty.us/cape-girardeau-county-clerk/board-of-equalization/

Hearings will be held in the County Commission Chambers, Administrative Office Building, 3^rd Floor, 1 Barton Square, Jackson, MO 63755.

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri – The Cape Girardeau County Clerk’s Office will mail new 2022-23 Voter Identification Cards to Cape Girardeau County registered voters within the next few days in conjunction with canvassing the voter rolls as required by state and federal laws. The 5 ½ inch by 8 ½ inch identification cards are perforated to fold to wallet size.

The new identification card replaces all previously issued cards and lists your name, address, polling place, precinct, and the units of government in which you are entitled to vote. Please carefully check your address and spelling of your name on the card and contact the County Clerk’s Office if there are errors. If you have moved or changed your name you must update your voter registration record.

With the delay of the 2020 Census and redistricting of legislative districts, the new Voter Identification Cards will not list voters’ new legislative districts.  Once new districts are finalized, voters will be notified if their legislative districts have changed.

Registered voters in Cape Girardeau County who do not receive a new Voter Identification Card by the end of March should contact the County Clerk’s Office at (573)243-3547.

For any questions or media inquiries, please contact Allen Seabaugh or Kara Clark Summers at (573)243-3547 or amseabaugh@capecounty.us.

PUBLIC TESTING OF AUTOMATIC TABULATION EQUIPMENT

Notice is hereby given that a public test of the automatic tabulating equipment to be used for the April 5, 2022 General Municipal Election will be given at the County Administration Building, #1 Barton Square, Jackson, Missouri on:

February 18, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. for Absentee Voting Equipment

March 23, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. for Polling Location Equipment

The test will be observed by at least two persons designated by the election authority, one from each major political party, and will be open to representatives of the political parties, candidates, the news media, and the public.

The test will ascertain that the equipment is in compliance with the law and that it will correctly count the votes cast for all offices and on all questions.  The test will be conducted by processing a preaudited group of ballots.  If any error is detected, the cause shall be ascertained and corrected, and an errorless count shall be made before the tabulating equipment is approved.

Pursuant to Section 115.233 RSMo.

VERIFICATION BOARD AND CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION RESULTS

Notice is hereby given that Kara Clark Summers, Election Authority for Cape Girardeau County, will convene the Verification Board for the April 5, 2022 General Municipal Election at the County Administration Building, # 1 Barton Square, Jackson, MO 63755.

The verification and certification process will be completed by a bi-partisan team of election judges and will take place on:

Friday, April 8, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.

The tentative agenda of the meeting includes convening the board, oath of election judge, random selection of precincts for manual recount, verification of the count and certification of election results, post-test of tabulation equipment, and adjournment.

Pursuant to Section 115.501 RSMo.

***Any last minute changes to this schedule will be posted as soon as possible.

For questions, contact:

Allen Seabaugh, Supervisor of Elections, 573.204.2416

Kara Clark Summers, County Clerk, 573.243.3547

IMPORTANT  ELECTION  NOTICES

PUBLIC TESTING OF AUTOMATIC TABULATION EQUIPMENT

Notice is hereby given that a public test of the automatic tabulating equipment to be used for the February 8, 2022 Cape Girardeau City Primary Election will be given at the County Administration Building, #1 Barton Square, Jackson, Missouri on:

December 27, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. for Absentee Voting Equipment

January 26, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. for Polling Location Equipment

The test will be observed by at least two persons designated by the election authority, one from each major political party, and will be open to representatives of the political parties, candidates, the news media, and the public.

The test will ascertain that the equipment is in compliance with the law and that it will correctly count the votes cast for all offices and on all questions.  The test will be conducted by processing a preaudited group of ballots.  If any error is detected, the cause shall be ascertained and corrected, and an errorless count shall be made before the tabulating equipment is approved.

Pursuant to Section 115.233 RSMo.

VERIFICATION BOARD AND CERTIFICATION OF ELECTION RESULTS

Notice is hereby given that Kara Clark Summers, Election Authority for Cape Girardeau County, will convene the Verification Board for the February 8, 2022 Cape Girardeau City Primary Election at the County Administration Building, # 1 Barton Square, Jackson, MO 63755.

The verification and certification process will be completed by a bi-partisan team of election judges and will take place on:

Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. and

Monday, February 14, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.

The tentative agenda of the meeting includes convening the board, oath of election judge, random selection of precincts for manual recount, verification of the count and certification of election results, post-test of tabulation equipment, and adjournment.

Pursuant to Section 115.501 RSMo.

***Any last minute changes to this schedule will be posted as soon as possible.

For questions, contact:

Allen Seabaugh, Supervisor of Elections, 573.204.2416

Kara Clark Summers, County Clerk, 573.243.3547

The Cape Girardeau County Clerk’s Office is pleased to announce the public has chosen a new design for the official “I Voted” sticker for Cape Girardeau County Elections. The winning design will be used as the “I Voted” sticker in all elections held in the county for 2022 and 2023.

The artwork of six finalists was voted on by the public.  The winning sticker was designed by Lydia Strickland of Cape Central High School.  The first and second runners-up was Addison Clippard and Lillian Michael, respectively, who are students at Notre Dame Regional High School.

Congratulations to the winner and runners-up and thank you to all participants and those who took the time to vote for their favorite design.

The contest started on September 30, 2021 and was open to all residents of Cape Girardeau County.

Winning Design
Lydia Strickland
Cape Girardeau, MO
Cape Central High School

First Runner-Up
Addison Clippard
Jackson, MO
Notre Dame Regional
High School

Second Runner-Up
Lillian Michael
Cape Girardeau, MO
Notre Dame Regional
High School

For any questions or media inquiries, please contact Allen Seabaugh, Chief Deputy County Clerk/Supervisor of Elections of Cape Girardeau County at (573)204-2416 or amseabaugh@capecounty.us.

Judging of the ‘I Voted’ sticker contest submissions has been finalized and 6 designs have been chosen as finalists.  You can see the 6 designs and cast your vote here: https://forms.gle/6itmSiEP2T1s6jAT6

Voting will end on December 15, 2021 and the winner will be announced soon after.  We greatly appreciate everyone’s participation in the contest!