Early voting isn't a thing here in Missouri like in some other states. That said you can vote absentee in person in Missouri. And both the Pettis County Clerk and the Johnson County Clerk have made accommodations for those who would like to do that.

Pettis County Information 

You can cast an absentee ballot in person at the Pettis County election office from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT today, October 30. Tomorrow, Saturday October 31, from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT. And Monday November 2 from 8:00 AM -5:00 PM CST. Just go to the second floor of the Courthouse.

On Election Day, Tuesday November 3, Pettis County residents will have to vote at their polling pace between the hours of 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM.

If you have any questions feel free to contact the Pettis County Clerk's office. 660-826-5000 ext. 918 or 660-281-7767.

More information can be found on the Pettis County Clerk Nick LaStrada's Facebook Page.

Johnson County, Missouri Information 

You can cast an absentee ballot in person at the Johnson County Court House (Voter Registration Office) today, October 30, from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM CDT. Saturday, October 31, from 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM CDT. And Monday November 2 from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM CST.

If you're voting in the court house please enter through the East handicap accessible entrance. Check in with the attendant. Then go to the voter registration office. For those who have mobility issues you can vote Curbside at the Courthouse. Enter the employee parking lot. Park in one of the designated spots. Staff will assist you from your vehicle.

On Election Day, Tuesday November 3, polling places will be open from 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM CST.

If you have any questions please contact the Johnson County Missouri Clerk's Office at 660-747-7414.

More information can be found on Johnson County Clerk Diane Norcross Thompson's Johnson County Clerk Facebook page.

Whether you vote absentee in person over the next couple of days or head to the polls on Tuesday November 3. The most important thing is that you vote because decisions are made by those who show up. (That's not my line by the way, I heard it used on "The West Wing" but the quote has been attributed to a few different folks over the decades. Here's the search results if you care to investigate that further.)

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