ST. LOUIS – No-excuse early voting opens across Missouri on Tuesday, approximately two weeks ahead of the November general election. This allows registered voters to cast their ballots without providing a reason. Local election authorities in St. Louis City and St. Louis County are encouraging residents to vote early to avoid potentially long lines.

“We have had absentee voting going on for four weeks, where you had to have an excuse, but tomorrow starts the no excuse portion of the absentee voting,” Rick Stream, Republican Director of Elections for St. Louis County, said.

“This is the length of the ballot,” Ben Borgmeyer, Democratic Election Commissioner for St. Louis City, said, holding up a long form. “This is what a normal piece of paper looks like and this is what your ballot looks like. Double-sided in the city. It can take you 20 minutes to just read it. What we are asking people to do: take advantage of the opportunity to vote early.”

Election officials said Missourians should be prepared for longer polling lines and extended voting times this year, as voters will face one of the longest ballots in recent state history.

Many voters we spoke with on Monday said they were glad to be voting early.

“Number one, it’s my civic duty to vote,” Chryrel Lanos Sneed said. “We won’t be available on Nov. 5, so we wanted to make sure that we did it early.“

Larry Sneed, Chryrel’s husband, added, “We are trying to tell everyone that can come in early and vote; or come in and vote, period.”

“I got some very important health issues that I need to take care of,” Ralph King said. “When that time comes, I may not be in the city.”

“I think that is wonderful that we can do that,” Jennifer Totten said. “I think it’s very important for everyone to vote.”

Here’s a guide to early voting locations and times across St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, and Jefferson County. Note: Voters should bring a valid state or federal picture ID.

St. Louis City

Eight no-excuse absentee polling places will be open from Oct. 22 to Nov. 4, 2024.

Locations and Times:

1. Buder Library – 4401 Hampton Ave., 63109
2. Carpenter Library – 3309 S. Grand Blvd., 63118
3. Schlafly Library – 225 N Euclid Ave., 63108

• Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Monday, Nov. 4: 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

4. Wohl Center – 1515 Kingshighway Blvd., 63113

• Monday-Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Monday, Nov. 4: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Closed for voting on Oct. 31

5. Kingshighway Library – 2260 Vandeventer Ave., 63110
6. Walnut Park Library – 5760 West Florissant Ave., 63120
7. Divoll Library – 4234 N Grand Blvd., 63107

• Monday: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Tuesday-Thursday: 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Friday and Saturday: 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Monday, Nov. 4: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

8. Election Board – 300 N. Tucker Blvd., 63101

• Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm
• Saturday, Nov. 2: 9am-1pm

St. Louis County

Main Location:

St. Louis County Board of Elections – 725 Northwest Plaza Drive, St. Ann, MO 63074

• Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Satellite Locations:

Open Oct. 22 to Nov. 1, Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 26 and Nov. 2: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 4: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

1. UMSL Millennium Student Center – 17 Arnold Grobman Drive, St. Louis, MO 63121
2. Lewis and Clark Branch Library – 9909 Lewis and Clark Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63136
3. Thornhill Branch Library – 12863 Willowyck Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146
4. Grand Glaize Branch Library – 1010 Meramec Station Road, Ballwin, MO 63021
5. Clark Family Branch Library – 1640 S Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63131
6. North County Recreation Complex – 2577 Redman Road, St. Louis, MO 63136
7. Jamestown Bluffs Branch Library – 4153 N Hwy 67, Florissant, MO 63034
8. Mid County Branch Library – 7821 Maryland Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63105
9. Oakbend Branch Library – 842 S Holmes Ave, St. Louis, MO 63122
10. Grant’s View Branch Library – 9700 Musick Road, St. Louis, MO 63123
11. Cliff Cave Branch Library – 5430 Telegraph Rd, St. Louis, MO 63129
12. Daniel Boone Branch Library – 300 Clarkson Road, Ballwin, MO 63011
13. Wildwood City Hall – 16860 Main St, Wildwood, MO 63040

Note: St. Louis County voters can vote at any polling place in the county.

St. Charles County

St. Charles County offers absentee voting in person without excuse.

Locations and Times:

1. St. Charles County Election Authority

• Address: 397 Turner Blvd, St Peters, MO 63376
• Open two weeks before the election
• Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Note: Curbside voting is available

2. Element Church

• Address: 100 Mall Parkway #500, Wentzville, MO 63385
• Open two weeks before the election
• Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Note: Curbside voting is NOT available

Jefferson County

No-excuse absentee early voting is available at the following times and locations:

Main Location:

Jefferson County Administration Center – 729 Maple Street, Hillsboro MO

• Oct. 22-25 (Tue-Fri): 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Oct. 26 (Sat): 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Oct. 28-30 (Mon-Wed): 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Oct. 31-Nov. 1 (Thu-Fri): 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Nov. 2 (Sat): 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Nov. 4 (Mon): 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Satellite Locations:

Open Oct. 28 – Nov. 1, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily:

1. Rickman Auditorium – 747 Jeffco Blvd, Arnold MO 63010
2. New Hope Fellowship – 5919 Antire Road, High Ridge MO 63049
3. Hillsboro Civic Club – 10349 Business 21, Hillsboro MO 63050