Howell County, Missouri
Your guide to voting in Howell County, Missouri: registration, sample ballots, ID requirements and where to get local help. Home to about 40,800 people, Howell County ranks 29th 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
Why does voting matter in Howell County? Because every eligible voter here has exactly the same power at the ballot box: one vote. The next election for Howell 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 health care and manufacturing means debates over health care costs directly affect Howell County families.
In the 2024 presidential election, about 19,000 ballots were cast in Howell County, up about 2% from 18,600 in 2020. With roughly 31,700 adults living in the county, that is around 60% of adult residents, close to the statewide rate of about 61%.
That means roughly 12,700 adult residents did not cast a presidential ballot. Some are not eligible, but many are, and that is a lot of untapped power. If just one in 20 of them voted, Howell County would add about 635 voices, more than enough to decide a close local race.
With about 44 residents per square mile over 927 square miles, Howell County is a place where neighbors often know their local officials. The county is home to about 0.7% of Missouri's population.
ZIP codes in or partly in Howell County include 65548, 65609, 65626, 65637, 65688, 65689, 65692 and 65775, plus 5 more. Take two minutes to confirm your registration, preview your ballot with the links on this page, and decide when and how you will vote. Bring a neighbor along.
Voter Assistance Resources
Local election help in Howell 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 Howell 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 Howell 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 Howell 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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