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November 3, 2020 ballot measures in Missouri
- Election date: Nov. 3
- Registration deadline(s): Oct. 7
- Online registration: Yes
- Same-day registration: No
- Recount laws
- Early voting starts: N/A
- Absentee/mail voting deadline(s): Nov. 3 (received)
- Processing, counting, and challenging absentee/mail-in ballots
- Voter ID: Non-photo ID
- Poll times: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Missouri voters decided two statewide ballot measures on November 3, 2020.
Voters in St. Louis, Jackson County, and Clay County will also decided seven local ballot measures.
In 2020, Ballotpedia covered local measures that appeared on the ballot for voters within the top 100 largest cities in the U.S. and a selection of notable police-related and election-related measures outside of the top 100 largest cities. Ballotpedia also covered all local measures in California and all statewide ballot measures. Ballotpedia's 2020 local ballot measure coverage includes St. Louis, Missouri. Click here to see the scope of Ballotpedia local ballot measure coverage by year.
Statewide ballot measures
- See also: Missouri 2020 ballot measures
November 3, 2020:
| Type | Title | Subject | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRCA | Amendment 1 | Term limits | Sets a two-term limit for lieutenant governor, secretary of state, state auditor, and attorney general |  |
| LRCA | Amendment 3 | Elections and campaigns and Redistricting measures | Addresses redistricting process and criteria, lobbying, and campaign finance |  |
Local ballot measures
Clay County
- See also: Clay County, Missouri ballot measures
• Clay County, Missouri, Question 1, Adoption of the County Constitution (November 2020): ✔
A "yes" vote supported adopting the proposed county constitution. |
A "no" vote opposed adopting the proposed county constitution. |
Jackson County
- See also: Jackson County, Missouri ballot measures
A "yes" vote supported authorizing a fee of up to $1.00 for all subscribers to communication services that features the ability to call 9-1-1 with revenue going to the county's E-911 System Fund. |
A "no" vote opposed this measure authorizing a fee of up to $1.00 for all subscribers to communication services that features the ability to call 9-1-1 with revenue going to the county's E-911 System Fund. |
• Jackson County, Missouri, Question 2, Removal of Andrew Jackson Statutes (November 2020): ✖
A "yes" vote supported the removal of statues of Andrew Jackson located outside the Jackson County Courthouse in Kansas City and the Historic Truman Courthouse in Independence. |
A "no" vote opposed the removal of statues of Andrew Jackson located outside the Jackson County Courthouse in Kansas City and the Historic Truman Courthouse in Independence. |
St. Louis
- See also: St. Louis City, Missouri ballot measures
A "yes" vote supported amending the city charter to allow city employees besides agency and department directors appointed by the mayor to reside outside of the city limits instead of requiring all city employees to reside within city limits. |
A "no" vote opposed this charter amendment to remove the city limit residency requirement for all city employees except directors appointed by the mayor, thereby leaving in place the existing requirement that all officers and employees of the city reside within city limits. |
• St. Louis, Missouri, Proposition D, Approval Voting Initiative (November 2020): ✔
A "yes" vote supported:
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A "no" vote opposed using an approval voting system for primary elections, thereby maintaining the existing plurality voting system. |
• St. Louis, Missouri, Proposition R, Property Tax to Fund Early Childhood Services (November 2020): ✔
A "yes" vote supported authorizing an additional property tax of $60 per $100,000 in assessed value to generate an estimated $2.3 million per year in revenue for childhood services for children five years of age or younger. The assessed value of property is a percentage of actual or market value. |
A "no" vote opposed this measure to authorize an additional property tax of $60 per $100,000 in assessed value to fund early childhood services, thereby leaving the city's existing property tax rate of $190 per $100,000 in assessed value in place. |
A "yes" vote supported authorizing a 7.5% gross receipts tax on telecommunication providers and fiber network providers that are not subject to franchise fees. |
A "no" vote opposed this measure to authorize a 7.5% gross receipts tax on telecommunication and fiber network providers not subject to franchise fees. |
Other races on the ballot
The city of St. Louis, Missouri, held general elections for circuit attorney, sheriff, and treasurer on November 3, 2020. A primary was scheduled for August 4, 2020, and the filing deadline was March 31, 2020.
How to cast a vote
- See also: Voting in Missouri
Click "Show" to learn more about voter registration, identification requirements, and poll times in Missouri.
| How to cast a vote in Missouri | |||||
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Poll timesIn Missouri, all polling places are open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central Time. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote.[1] Registration
To vote in Missouri, one must be 18 years old, a United States citizen, and Missouri resident.[2] An applicant may print an application, pick one up from a county clerk's office, or request that an application be mailed. The completed application must be returned by mail. All returned applications must be postmarked at least 27 days prior to Election Day in order to be processed. An applicant may also register to vote online.[2] Automatic registrationMissouri does not practice automatic voter registration.[3] Online registration
Missouri has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website.[3] Same-day registrationMissouri does not allow same-day voter registration.[3] Residency requirementsTo register to vote in Missouri, you must be a resident of the state. State law does not specify the length of time for which you must have been a resident to be eligible. Voters may file change-of-address forms after the registration deadline, up to and including Election Day, provided that they can present photo identification upon doing so.[4][5] Verification of citizenshipMissouri does not require proof of citizenship for voter registration. An individual applying to register to vote must attest that they are a U.S. citizen under penalty of perjury.[2] All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment.[6] Seven states — Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, and Wyoming — have laws requiring verification of citizenship at the time of voter registration, whether in effect or not. In three states — California, Maryland, and Vermont — at least one local jurisdiction allows noncitizens to vote in some local elections. Noncitizens registering to vote in those elections must complete a voter registration application provided by the local jurisdiction and are not eligible to register as state or federal voters. Verifying your registrationThe Missouri Secretary of State's office allows residents to check their voter registration status online.
Voter ID requirementsMissouri requires voters to present photo identification while voting.[7][8] The following were accepted forms of identification as of April 2023. Click here for the Missouri Secretary of State's page on accepted ID to ensure you have the most current information. Voters can present the following forms of information:
If a voter does not have an ID, he or she can obtain one for free by filling out this form. | |||||
See also
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State - Elections and Voting, "Frequently Asked Questions," accessed April 4, 2023
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Missouri Secretary of State, "Register to Vote," accessed April 4, 2023
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 NCSL, "State Profiles: Elections," accessed August 27, 2024
- ↑ BillTrack50, "MO HB1878," accessed April 4, 2023
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "FAQs Voter Registration," accessed August 27, 2024
- ↑ Under federal law, the national mail voter registration application (a version of which is in use in all states with voter registration systems) requires applicants to indicate that they are U.S. citizens in order to complete an application to vote in state or federal elections, but does not require voters to provide documentary proof of citizenship. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the application "may require only the minimum amount of information necessary to prevent duplicate voter registrations and permit State officials both to determine the eligibility of the applicant to vote and to administer the voting process."
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "How To Vote," accessed August 27, 2024
- ↑ Missouri Secretary of State, "Do I need an ID to vote?" accessed April 3, 2023
