Laclede County, Missouri
Voting in Laclede County, Missouri? Find registration links, ID rules, early and absentee voting options and your sample ballot here. Home to about 36,700 people, Laclede County ranks 33rd 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 Laclede County, Missouri holds the same power on Election Day: one vote that counts exactly as much as anyone else's. The next election for Laclede County voters is Missouri's state primary on August 8, 2028; local elections can come sooner, so check your local election office. Many Laclede County jobs are in manufacturing and retail, so decisions about manufacturing jobs and local businesses hit close to home.
In the 2024 presidential election, about 17,100 ballots were cast in Laclede County, up about 2% from 16,800 in 2020. With roughly 28,200 adults living in the county, that is around 60% of adult residents, close to the statewide rate of about 61%.
Put another way, about 11,200 adults in Laclede County sat that election out. Not all of them can vote, but if even 5% of them did, that would be roughly 558 more ballots, often more than the margin in races for local councils, school boards, the legislature or Congress.
With about 48 residents per square mile over 765 square miles, Laclede County is a place where neighbors often know their local officials. The county is home to about 0.6% of Missouri's population.
ZIP codes in or partly in Laclede County include 65020, 65463, 65470, 65534, 65536, 65543, 65552 and 65556, plus 6 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
Questions about voting in Laclede 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 Laclede 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 Laclede 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 Laclede 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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