County Clerk / Election Authority

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 3^rd 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:

1. 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;
2. The document shows a photograph of the individual;
3. 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
4. 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

PUBLIC TESTING OF AUTOMATIC TABULATION EQUIPMENT

Notice is hereby given that a public test of the automatic tabulating equipment to be used for the polling locations for the November 5, 2024 General Election will be given at the County Administration Building, #1 Barton Square, Jackson, Missouri on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

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 November 5, 2024 General 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, November 7, 2024 at 1 p.m to 4:30 p.m., and Friday, November 8, 2024 at 9:00 a.m to 4:30 p.m. If necessary, verificatin board will continue on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 and Wednesday, November 13, 2024 and so forth until completion.

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.

For questions, contact:

Joshua Wiseman, Supervisor of Elections, 573.204.2416

Kara Clark Summers, County Clerk, 573.243.3547

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 6, 2024 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 begin Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. and resume on  Friday, August 9, 2024 at 9:00 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, posttest of tabulation equipment, and adjournment.

Pursuant to Section 115.501 RSMo.

For questions, contact:

Joshua Wiseman, Supervisor of Elections, 573.204.2416

Kara Clark Summers, County Clerk, 573.243.3547

PUBLIC TESTING OF AUTOMATIC TABULATION EQUIPMENT

Notice is hereby given that a public test of the automatic tabulating equipment to be used for the polling locations for the August 6, 2024 Primary Election will be given at the County Administration Building, #1 Barton Square, Jackson, Missouri on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

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 6, 2024 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 9, 2024 at 9:00 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, posttest of tabulation equipment, and adjournment.

Pursuant to Section 115.501 RSMo.

For questions, contact:

Joshua Wiseman, Supervisor of Elections, 573.204.2416

Kara Clark Summers, County Clerk, 573.243.3547

The link below will display the Notice of Candidates for the August 6, 2024 Primary Election:

August 2024 Notice of Candidates

Notice of Office of Public Administrator for Which Candidates are to be Nominated at the August 6, 2024 Primary Election 

CANDIDATE FILING FOR CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR TO BE REOPENED

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to persons wishing to file a declaration of candidacy to appear as a candidate for nomination at the primary election, Per Section 115.361 RSMo., Candidate Filing for Cape Girardeau County Public Administrator will reopen for a period of five days on Monday May 13, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. and will continue until Friday, May 17, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.

Filing will take place at the Office of the Cape Girardeau County Clerk, County Administration Building, 1 Barton Square, Suite 301, Jackson, MO between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

First day filers will select a number by random drawing to determine placement on the primary ballot. Candidates filing after 4:30 p.m. on the opening day of filing will be placed on the ballot in the order of their filing.

At the time of filing, Candidates for Office of Public Administrator shall provide a signed affidavit from a surety company authorized to do business in this state indicating the candidate meets the bond requirements of said Office.

Interested individuals are encouraged to review the candidate qualifications on the Cape Girardeau County Clerk’s website (https://www.capecounty.us/cape-girardeau-county-clerk/candidate-filing-information). Candidates will need to present identification and submit a $100 filing fee (cash or check) payable to the County Central Committee of the candidate’s political party.

For any questions please contact: Kara Clark Summers, County Clerk/Local Election Authority, phone: (573)204-2414 Email: kclark@capecounty.us or Joshua Wiseman, Chief Deputy/Supervisor of Elections, phone: (573)243-3547 Email: jdwiseman@capecounty.us

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 2, 2024 General Municipal Election at the County Administration Building, # 1 Barton Square, Jackson, MO 63755.

The verification process will be completed by a bi-partisan team of election judges and will begin on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.  Verification and certification will continue at 10:00 a.m. on  Friday, April 5, 2024.

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, posttest of tabulation equipment, and adjournment.

Pursuant to Section 115.501 RSMo.

For questions, contact:

Joshua Wiseman, Supervisor of Elections, 573.204.2416

Kara Clark Summers, County Clerk, 573.243.3547

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 2, 2024 General Municipal Election at the County Administration Building, # 1 Barton Square, Jackson, MO 63755.

The verification process will be completed by a bi-partisan team of election judges and will begin on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.  Verification and certification will continue on  Friday, April 5, 2024 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, posttest of tabulation equipment, and adjournment.

Pursuant to Section 115.501 RSMo.

For questions, contact:

Joshua Wiseman, Supervisor of Elections, 573.204.2416

Kara Clark Summers, County Clerk, 573.243.3547

PUBLIC TESTING OF AUTOMATIC TABULATION EQUIPMENT

Notice is hereby given that a public test of the automatic tabulating equipment to be used for the polling locations for the April 2, 2024 General Municipal Election will be given at the County Administration Building, #1 Barton Square, Jackson, Missouri on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

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.

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