Franklin County, Missouri
Your guide to voting in Franklin County, Missouri: registration, sample ballots, ID requirements and where to get local help. Home to about 107,000 people, Franklin County ranks 12th in population among Missouri's 115 counties. In Missouri, elections are run by local election authorities: the county clerk in most counties, or a board of election commissioners in several cities and counties.
Next Election
August 8, 2028
Voter Portal
Register Online
What's On My Ballot?
ID Requirements
Absentee / Early Voting
Registration Deadline
Register by the fourth Wednesday before an election.
Why Voting Matters
Every eligible adult in Franklin County, Missouri holds the same power on Election Day: one vote that counts exactly as much as anyone else's. The next election for Franklin County voters is Missouri's state primary on August 8, 2028; local elections can come sooner, so check your local election office. Local work in manufacturing and retail means debates over manufacturing jobs directly affect Franklin County families.
In the 2024 presidential election, about 55,500 ballots were cast in Franklin County, up about 3% from 53,700 in 2020. With roughly 84,600 adults living in the county, that is around 66% of adult residents, above the statewide rate of about 61%.
Put another way, about 29,200 adults in Franklin County sat that election out. Not all of them can vote, but if even 5% of them did, that would be roughly 1,460 more ballots, often more than the margin in races for local councils, school boards, the legislature or Congress.
With about 116 residents per square mile over 923 square miles, Franklin County is a place where neighbors often know their local officials. The county is home to about 1.7% of Missouri's population.
ZIP codes in or partly in Franklin County include 63005, 63013, 63014, 63015, 63037, 63039, 63041 and 63055, plus 16 more. Confirm your registration, read through your sample ballot before Election Day, and choose whether you will vote early, by mail or in person. Invite someone you know in Franklin County to join you.
Voter Assistance Resources
Questions about voting in Franklin County? In Missouri, elections are run by local election authorities: the county clerk in most counties, or a board of election commissioners in several cities and counties. For registration, polling places, early voting and absentee ballots, contact the Franklin County local election authority (county clerk or board of election commissioners).
Statewide directory, Missouri Secretary of State elections division:
https://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/
See your sample ballot. Missouri Secretary of State elections division (voter lookup shows sample ballots):
https://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/
You can also preview a personalized ballot at Vote411.org.
To ask a question or report a problem at the polls, call or text Election Protection at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683), a free nonpartisan hotline. For help in Spanish call 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682); for Asian languages call 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683).
Voters with disabilities in Franklin County can ask for an accessible voting machine, curbside voting where offered, and help from a person of their choice. If you run into barriers, contact Missouri Protection & Advocacy, Missouri's Protection and Advocacy agency, at (573) 893-3333. VoteRiders (844-338-8743) offers free help with voter ID.
Need a ride? Many local transit agencies and ride services offer free or discounted rides to the polls on Election Day, so check what is available before the next election. See our Missouri voter page for statewide options. Details can change, so confirm with the official election office.
Military and overseas voters can get help from the Federal Voting Assistance Program at 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or fvap.gov.
Sign up to be an election worker
Election workers (often called poll workers) keep voting running smoothly in Franklin County. Most are paid for their time, get free training, and help their neighbors cast their ballots. You can work a full day, a shorter shift, or help before Election Day. County and municipal election offices recruit and train their own workers, and the EAC's Help America Vote page links to yours. Find out how to sign up:
https://www.eac.gov/help-america-vote
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