Notice of Offices Which Candidates are to be Nominated at the August 6, 2024 Primary Election.
Category: County Clerk / Election Authority
Cape Girardeau County Presidential Caucus Information
2024 Presidential Nominating Process in Cape Girardeau County
The Missouri Republican, Democratic, and Libertarian Parties will oversee the process of nominating candidates for President. The details for those processes are set by the political parties and information will be updated as we receive it from the parties. Additional information can be found on the websites of the Missouri Republican Party, Missouri Democratic Party, or Missouri Libertarian Party.
Cape Girardeau County Republican Party
Pre-Registration is now closed but you can still participate in the Caucus if you are not pre-registered as long as you are registered to vote.
Doors open at 8:00 a.m. and the Caucus will be called to order at 10:00 a.m.
Cape Girardeau County Republican Party will caucus at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at the A C Brase Arena Building in Arena Park, 410 Kiwanis Dr., Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. Doors will open at 8:00 a.m. and the Caucus will be called to order at 10:00 a.m. To participate, registrants must be a Cape Girardeau County registered voter as of February 24, 2024. For more information, contact Matt Henson with the Cape Girardeau County Republican Central Committee at capecogop@gmail.com or visit the Facebook page: Cape Girardeau County Republican Central Committee. For more information visit the Missouri Republican Party website at https://missouri.gop/
Cape Girardeau County Democratic Party
The Democratic Party will administer a party-run presidential primary.
The capedems.com website has been updated and is ‘live’ for those wishing to learn more about the Democratic Presidential Preference Primary and how to participate.
The plan will feature two options for voting to help maximize participation: Mail-in voting and in-person voting. In-person voting will be held Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Shawnee Park Center activity room, located at 835 S. West End Blvd. in Cape Girardeau. The in-person poll will be operated by the Cape Girardeau County Democratic Central Committee and is open to voters from 8am to 12pm. Any qualified voter (registered affiliated Democrats and unaffiliated voters) in line at 12pm will be allowed to vote but the door must close at noon.
Calendar of events:
February 1: Registered voters who are not registered as affiliated Republicans can begin requesting mail-in ballots through the Missouri Democratic Party (MDP) website: missouridemocrats.org
February 17: Missouri Democratic Party begins to distribute mail-in ballots
February 21: Deadline to be registered to vote with the Missouri Secretary of State to participate in the Democratic Presidential Preference Primary
March 12: The period to request mail-in ballots from the MDP website closes
March 23: In-person voting 8am to 12pm, Shawnee Park Center activity room, 835 S West End Blvd, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703, open to all voters who are not registered as affiliated Republicans.
Mail in ballots must be returned to the MDP by 10am March 23, 2024
March 25: Votes will be counted by the MDP in St. Louis, MO
March 28: Announcement of election winner will be made by this date
Questions: Contact Andy Leighton, Cape Girardeau County Democratic Central Committee chairperson, at chairperson@capedems.com
For more information visit the Missouri Democrats website at https://www.missouridemocrats.org/delegate-selection
Cape Girardeau County Libertarian Party
Voters that are interested in participating in the Missouri Libertarian Party selection process can participate in their State Convention, which will be held February 24, 2024. For more information visit the Libertarian Party of Missouri website at https://lpmo.org
2024-2025 ‘I VOTED’ Sticker Design Contest Voting Begins!
Voting for the 2024-2025 ‘I VOTED’ Sticker Design Contest has begun! Voting ends on December 15, 2023.
Follow the link below to cast your Sticker Design Vote:
https://forms.gle/t6azEd2myZ8YL6kBA
November 7, 2023 Election Update
There will be no election held for Cape Girardeau County on November 7, 2023.
If you have any questions, please contact our office at 573-243-3547.
Thank you.
Biennial “I Voted” Sticker Design Contest Has Started in Cape Girardeau County
The Cape Girardeau County Clerk’s Office announces the start of the biennial “I Voted” Sticker Design Contest. The contest is open to all Cape Girardeau County residents and the winning design will be used as the official “I Voted” sticker distributed at the polls during the 2024-2025 elections.
This is the fourth “I Voted” Sticker Design Contest that has been held in Cape Girardeau County. The first contest was held in 2017 when Jackson High School Senior Lydia Riehn’s design was chosen as the official “I Voted” sticker for 2018-2019 election years. Jackson resident Brian Hahs’ design won the contest held in 2019 for the 2020-2021 election years. Cape resident Lydia Stricklands’ design won the most recent contest held in 2021 for the 2022-2023 election years.
“We are excited to hold the sticker design contest again,” said County Clerk Kara Clark Summers. “Our goal is to encourage county residents to participate civically by using their creative talents.”
After all designs have been submitted, finalists will be selected by a panel of judges. Judging will be based on the artistic skill, theme, and uniqueness of the design. The Cape Girardeau County Clerk’s Office will then hold an online public vote to allow residents of the County to have input on their favorite design.
“I am excited to see the submitted designs and looking forward to another new ‘I Voted’ sticker unique to our County,” added Summers.
Contestants must agree to the Official Rules of the contest and submit their designs by completing a Design Entry Form. All submissions must be made electronically by 5:00 PM on November 3, 2023. More information is available on the County Clerk’s website at www.capecountyvotes.com.
For any questions or media inquiries, please contact Joshua Wiseman, Chief Deputy County Clerk and Supervisor of Elections of Cape Girardeau County at (573)204-2416 or jdwiseman@capecounty.us.
New Law Changes for the November 8, 2022 General Election – Photo ID Required
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.
Important Election Notices – 2022 Primary Election
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, Board of Equalization Assessment Appeal Process
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, 3rd Floor, 1 Barton Square, Jackson, MO 63755.
Cape Girardeau County Clerk’s Office to Mail New Voter Identification Cards
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.