Q: What is on the ballot?
A: Check HERE.

Q: What are my options for where and how to vote?
A: You can find your polling location from this LINK. You can also vote absentee in our office, or request that a ballot is mailed to you. More information on Absentee voting can be found HERE. All elections in Platte County are conducted with paper ballots and ballot marking pens. Electronic ballot marking devices are available at all elections.

Q: When is the next election or other key dates?
A: Check out the official ELECTION CALENDAR, or our office SCHEDULE.

Q: How do I contact my election official.
A: See our CONTACT page.

Q: What are your office hours?
A: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Q: When is my polling place open?
A: Voting hours in Missouri are from 6:00 a.m until 7:00 p.m.

Q: What happens at my polling place?
A: When you get to your polling place an election volunteer will check you in on an iPad. You will need to verify that your address is correct and sign, then the volunteer will give you a ballot. You can vote on every question and race, or just a few, the races you vote on will count even if you leave some blank. Then you put your ballot into the optical scanner to be counted and get your "I voted" sticker to wear proudly. 

Q: What kind of identification do I need to vote?
A: ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF VOTER ID
Show one of the forms of acceptable identification and sign the poll book to obtain your ballot: A sample of acceptable identification can be seen HERE

A nonexpired Missouri driver or non-driver license; A nonexpired military ID, including a veteran’s ID card; A nonexpired United States passport; or another photo ID issued by the United States or the state of Missouri which is either not expired or expired after the date of the most recent general election.

If you do not possess any of these forms of identification, but are a registered voter, you may cast a provisional ballot. Your provisional ballot will count if: (1) you return to your polling place on Election Day with a photo ID; or (2) the signature on your provisional ballot envelope is determined by your local election authority to match the signature on your voter registration record. If you cast a provisional ballot, you will receive a stub from your provisional ballot envelope with instructions on how to verify that your provisional ballot is counted.

Q. How do I get a free photo ID?

A. If you do not possess an acceptable form of photo ID, you might be eligible for a free Missouri nondriver license for voting purposes.

 The Missouri Department of Revenue, through the license offices throughout the state, provides one (1) nondriver license at no charge to Missourians who wish to obtain a photo ID for voting purposes (and do not already have one). Call 573-526-VOTE (8683) or visit https://dor.mo.gov/

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Bureau of Vital Records, can provide one (1) fee exempt copy of a certified Missouri birth certificate to an individual seeking to obtain one (1) free nondriver’s license in order to vote in Missouri if the applicant does not already have a current nondriver’s license or current driver’s license. Call (573) 751-6387 or email VitalRecordsInfo@health.mo.gov

The Missouri Secretary of State will help you obtain official documents needed to get a Missouri nondriver license.  Examples include birth certificate; marriage license; adoption decree; U.S. Department of State naturalization papers; or court order changing one's name. They will pay for official documents from other states or the federal government.

Q: How can I become a poll worker?
A:  Fill out and return THIS form, then our office will contact you before the next training.

Q: Can I have a list of all the poll sites in Platte County?
A: Sure! HERE it is.

Q:  Where can I get a map of the district I'm interested in?
A:  The Platte County Planning and Zoning office provides our maps. You can find the one you are looking for HERE.

Q:  Where can I find the answer to my question about election law?
A:  Missouri Statute 115 covers elections. HERE is a searchable PDF copy.

Q:  Why didn't you answer my question?
A:  The Secretary of State has a very thorough FAQ page HERE. If you still have questions please CONTACT our office. We would be happy to help find the answer.