August 4th, 2026 General Primary Election
Absentee voting (both in-person and by mail) will begin 6 weeks prior to an election, for registered voters that qualify under the legal reasons outlined on the application. No excuse in-person absentee voting will begin two weeks prior to an election. In-person absentee voting ends the Monday prior to the Election at 5pm. All absentee ballots must be received by 7pm on election day in order to be counted.
- The Elections Center (located at 1126 N Boonville, Springfield, MO 65802) will be open for absentee voting beginning Tuesday, June 23rd for the upcoming August 4th General Primary Election Monday – Friday, 8am to 5pm.
- The Library Center (located at 4653 S Campbell, Springfield, MO 65801) will be open for in-person no-excuse absentee voting beginning Tuesday, July 21st for the upcoming August 4th General Primary Election, Monday – Friday, 9am to 4pm and Saturday August 1st from 9 am to 1 pm.
- The Elections Center (located at 1126 N Boonville, Springfield, MO 65802) will be open for in-person no-excuse absentee voting on Saturday, August 1st for the upcoming August 4th General Primary Election from 9am to 1pm.
Absentee Ballots delivered by mail may also be returned in-person to the Historic Courthouse, 940 N Boonville Room 113, 8am – 5pm, Monday - Friday or by 7pm on Election Day.
Polls open Election Day from 6:00AM – 7:00PM.
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