Absentee Voting Opens for Greene County’s April 2026 Municipal Election

Absentee voting procedures for the April 2026 general municipal election in Greene County have been announced, setting key dates for voters ahead of election day.

According to the Missouri Secretary of State’s election calendar, in-person absentee voting at the Greene County election authority office will open on February 24, 2026. This process allows eligible voters to cast their ballots ahead of the scheduled election date if they meet absentee requirements.

No-excuse absentee voting in person is set to start on March 24, 2026. This option enables any registered voter to participate in absentee voting during the designated period, regardless of their reason for being unable to vote on election day.

The last day to register to vote for the April 7, 2026 municipal election is March 11, 2026. Individuals who wish to participate in the upcoming election must ensure their registration is completed by this deadline to be eligible to vote.

What the numbers show

• Absentee voting in person opens February 24, 2026
• No-excuse absentee voting in person begins March 24, 2026
• The deadline to apply for an absentee ballot by mail is March 25, 2026 at 5 p.m
• The last day to register to vote is March 11, 2026
• Election day is April 7, 2026

Voters who prefer to vote absentee by mail must apply by March 25, 2026 at 5 p.m. The application process is managed by the local election authority, and timely submission is required for ballots to be issued by mail.

Extended in-person absentee voting hours will be available on Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The final opportunity for in-person absentee voting is on Monday, April 6, 2026, with the office open until 5 p.m. for those who need to cast their ballots before election day.

The general municipal election itself is scheduled for April 7, 2026. All registered voters in Greene County will have the opportunity to participate in selecting local officials and deciding on municipal matters on that date.

These procedures and deadlines are established by the Missouri Secretary of State and the local election authority to provide voters with multiple options for participating in the election process. The outlined schedule is intended to accommodate a range of voter needs and ensure access to the ballot.

* This article is based on publicly available information at the time of writing.