If you want to vote in the general election on November 6, you must register to vote by October 10. You can register in person at your county clerk’s office (Boone County or Callaway County), print and mail an online form or pick up a registration form at any library facility and mail it to the address listed there. Forms must be postmarked by the October 10 deadline.
Getting registered is just the first step. Learn more about local and national candidates at your library.
- Visit our Elections & Voting subject guide to find tools for locating your legislative district, your elected officials, polling place information and more.
- Educate yourself on candidates and ballot issues you will be voting on this November by browsing our subject guide, General Election: November 6, 2012
- Attend a candidate forum to hear first-hand where those running for office stand on issues important to you.
And if you find yourself curious about past elections, check out our new online resource (available for free with your library card), American Presidential Campaigns and Elections. Here you’ll find information on every campaign from the election of 1788-89 to 2008′s race, including biographies, speeches and images.
Get registered, get informed and vote!

