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Help save Missouri's Citizen Initiative Petition

Dec. 2 Presentation on Online Media Literacy

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Voter Education Today

Current events and topics relevant to Kansas City, Jackson, Clay, and Platte County voters.

Ballot Initiative Process Proposals that would have made it more difficult for citizen's initiatives to succeed were once again presented but failed to pass. This follows similar restrictive proposals made in 2022 and 2023. Restrictive proposals are expected to be proposed again in 2025.

Missouri Voters Have a Superpower!: Check out the online version of "Missouri Voters Have a Superpower" to learn about special powers that Missouri voters have via the ballot initiative process.

See the presentation below to understand the latest developments on efforts to make the initiative process more difficult.

Voter Education Library

Utilize our Voter Education Library to answer questions you may have about voting and local issues. Click a button below to learn more about a topic.

Be a smarter citizen

Learn to navigate online misinformation. Click on the "read now" box below to see our presentation.

Resources for College Students

Make sure you have a plan for how you will vote in the next election.

There are 4 ways to vote in Missouri:

✔ In-person on election day;
✔ In-person No-Excuse Absentee (Early) Voting;
✔ In-Person Absentee Voting;
✔ Mail-In Absentee Voting.

To learn how to make your plan, click anywhere on the Resources for College Student slide below.

Missouri Ballot Integrity

Learn 5 facts about your MIssouri election ballot! The League of Women Voters Kansas City observed the voting process in Missouri. We’re sharing these 5 facts so voters can have confidence in their ballot. Click here for the video or watch below.

Voter Glossary and FAQ

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Digital and Printable Flyers

Check out LWVKC's informational flyers on voting and elections. Print and distribute them or share digital copies. For each flyer, four versions are available: black and white or color, digital or printable.

"Are you registered to vote?" flyer

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"Voter ID Requirements" flyer

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"How to Vote in Missouri" flyer

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"Key Info" flyer (General Election)

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"Key Info" flyer (Primary Election)

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"5 Election Integrity Facts" flyer

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