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All 2026 Election Dates

Apr 7, 2026 – General Municipal Election

April General Municipal Election

Candidate Filing Period:
December 9, 2025 – December 30, 2025

Last Day to Register to Vote:
March 11, 2026

Last Day to Request an Absentee Ballot to be mailed to voter:
March 25, 2026

First day for regular absentee voters to vote in person or to request a ballot at the County Clerk’s office:
February 24, 2026

All McDonald County voters can vote in person “no excuse absentee” vote at the County Clerk’s:
March 24, 2026 – April 6, 2026

Election Day:
April 7, 2026

Future Election Dates: August 4, 2026 & November 3, 2026.

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Poll Worker Information
Each year, up to 75 dedicated individuals serve voters at polling places across McDonald County. Poll workers (officially called “election judges” in Missouri) are a vital part of Election Day and help ensure that every election runs smoothly. Poll workers set up and manage polling places, assist voters, and maintain the efficiency and integrity of the election process in McDonald County.

Qualifications:
Age 18+
Registered to vote in Missouri
Able to read, write, and speak English fluently
Completion of any required training before each election
Ability to use technology is preferred
Compensation:
Poll worker pay starts at $185
Additional pay is provided for serving as a supervisor, attending training, and other duties as specified
Hours:
Polls are open on Election Day from 6 AM to 7 PM
Poll workers report to their assigned polling place between 4:45 – 5:15 AM and leave after all poll closing duties have been completed after the polls close at 7 PM
Half-day shifts are available, but you must sign up in pairs — contact us for more info!

Questions? Contact the County Clerk’s office 417-223-7530 or mcdonald.county@sos.mo.gov

What do I need to do, If, I want to place an initiative on a Ballot?

That is a great question. The best resource provided can be found at the State Level Click here.

First question you have to ask yourself.
Will this initiative affect the entire State or just have a local impact?

Missouri’s Constitution reserves to the people “power to propose and enact or reject laws and amendments to the constitution by the initiative.

The Missouri Constitution provides signature thresholds and other rules.
 • For a constitutional amendment via initiative: must collect signatures equal to 8% of legal voters in each of two-thirds of the congressional districts.
• Missouri Secretary of State: For an initiative proposing a statute (state law): must collect signatures equal to 5% of legal voters.

Deadline:
Most petitions must be submitted in an approved format to the local election authority no less than six months prior to the election date. In most cases, petitions must also be reviewed by the Attorney General and/or the Secretary of State before circulation for signatures. For detailed requirements, please review RSMo 116.332 and 116.334. Additional guidance on circulating petitions can be found on the Missouri Secretary of State’s website: Petitions.

Locally:
At this time, McDonald County does not have ordinances permitting citizen-driven initiatives. However, it may be possible to persuade the County Commission to place a measure on the ballot by ordinance, rather than through a citizen petition.
If local citizens still wish to circulate a petition, it is strongly recommended to seek legal counsel first and review RsMo 115.700. All local petitions must be submitted at least 60 days prior to the final certification date of the targeted election in which residents wish the initiative to appear on the ballot.