Springfield, MO - Greene County Clerk Shane Schoeller reminds all eligible Greene County residents that they have until 5:00 pm on Wednesday, March 12 to register to vote with eligibility for the General Municipal Election on Tuesday, April 8. Residents may register to vote in one of the following ways: 1) visit the Office of the County Clerk in the Historic Courthouse at 940 N Boonville Ave, Room 113 in Springfield during business hours of Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; 2) visit any Missouri Department of Revenue vehicle license office or any branch of the Springfield-Greene County Library; 3) visit the website for the Missouri Secretary of State at https://www.sos.mo.gov/. Mail-in (postcard) registrations will also be accepted if postmarked by Wednesday, March 12. Voter registration information is also available online at https://greenecountymo.gov/county_clerk/.
A person applying to register with an election authority or a deputy registration official shall identify himself or herself by presenting a copy of a birth certificate, a Native American tribal document, other proof of United States citizenship, a valid Missouri driver’s license, or other form of personal identification at the time of registration.
Under state and federal laws, registered voters are not disqualified for moving within a county, but Schoeller urges anyone who has moved or has changed his or her name to contact the Office of the County Clerk as soon as possible to avoid unnecessary delays and help ensure a better voting experience on the day of the election. These changes must be completed in writing.
The election on April 8 includes a wide variety of candidates and/or issues in seven cities, seven school districts, and two fire protection districts. Sample ballots are available in the Office of the County Clerk and online at https://vote.greenecountymo.gov/.