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[deleted] t1_itteab6 wrote

Reply to comment by dhrisc in where to go to register to vote and to vote by GinWithJennifer

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dannyjbixby t1_ittenp8 wrote

You only need to re-register if you move, change your name, or if you haven’t voted in 4+ years.

Also, you can register online or by mail.

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GinWithJennifer OP t1_itu4cdk wrote

Hm pretty sure my old card is no good tho

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sprocter77 t1_itug2ao wrote

You don't have to show the card just an ID.

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GinWithJennifer OP t1_itugvrs wrote

Oh ok, I think I registered to vote in republic when I lived in ash Grove in 2020. So I should be able to vote this year, right?

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dannyjbixby t1_ituh8r7 wrote

Check your voter registration here: https://s1.sos.mo.gov/elections/goVoteMissouri/register.aspx?ref=voteusa_en

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GinWithJennifer OP t1_ituhv57 wrote

Just did I am still registered. Can I still vote even though I'm homeless now?

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dhrisc t1_itul7j9 wrote

You can still vote at the location it tells you you can vote at, and if you were registered in greene county (not 100% of republic is greene county) you can vote at one of the "anyone registered in the county can vote here" places like the city utilities bus terminal and on campus somewhere (i forget). You just need an unexpired missouri ID.

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GinWithJennifer OP t1_itumj7i wrote

>on campus

Like one of the schools? Where can I find a list of "anyone registered" places?

Also the registry website showed me options for green county like the county clerk and stuff so I assume I'm voting in Greene County. I'd much prefer to vote in Springfield but could maybe find s way to republic (the Lamborfeeties?)

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dhrisc t1_ituoe79 wrote

I googled an article from last election. I forgot they are called "central polling locations. Here is a link to the article. I assume all of these places will be polling locations again. https://www.ksmu.org/2022-08-01/ahead-of-tuesdays-elections-greene-county-voters-can-find-their-polling-location-online

It was the Missouri state Davis-Harrington welcome Center on msu's campus.

You can also do no excuses in person absentee voting at the county clerks office right now. I'd forgotten all about that.

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GinWithJennifer OP t1_ituomxz wrote

Uh...which one is free and I can do today or tomorrow?

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dhrisc t1_itup36z wrote

It's all free. Voting, voter registration, all those things. We went though a little thing called the Jim crow era and the poll tax, and we are pass that now. But anyways, walk into the greene county clerks office when they are open sometime this week and you can cast an absentee ballot, otherwise vote on election day at your polling place or one of the central polling places.

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GinWithJennifer OP t1_ituphqh wrote

And where is the county clerk office and how can I trust them not to destroy or lose my ballot

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dhrisc t1_itusa22 wrote

Considering you hardly vote and don't seem to know hardly anything about any part of this process it's a little silly for you to question its integrity isn't it? Don't you have to know a little about something before you can really tell if it's working right? But anyways, Google it like everyone else.

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EcoAffinity t1_itw2w2y wrote

The great thing about our country is every single person who maintains their civil rights has the ability to vote, whether they understand the process or not. There is no education or participation requirement to exercise our rights, but, given the widespread misinformation and illegal statements concerning voter integrity in this country in the last 6 years, it's understandable that some may feel hesitant about their rights.

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MacAttack2015 t1_itut29t wrote

I just found out that my driver's license is expired and I can't find my passport anywhere. Am I screwed or can I still vote since I'm properly registered?

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dhrisc t1_itw4qpw wrote

You can cast a provisional ballot and they will compare your signature on it with your signature on file from you registered.

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EcoAffinity t1_itzoga6 wrote

Did your license expire after the November 2020 election? Then you can use it to vote!

The Missouri Voter ID website states: "*If the driver or non-driver license has expired after the most recent general election, it is an acceptable form of voter ID."

The most recent general election in Missouri was November 2020, so if the license expired between them and now, you can use it to vote.

I even emailed the Secretary of State voter line (GoVoteMissouri@sos.mo.gov) to confirm. Their response:

"Yes.  If the id has expired after the Nov. 2020 election, it can be used as photo id for this Nov. election."

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MacAttack2015 t1_itzturu wrote

That’s even better. Thank you for the help! I’ve been stressing!

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the_honeyman t1_ittf1e4 wrote

Go ahead and get registered anyway, that way it's done for the next thing. Also there are local and state elections that pop up every now and then, plus primaries. Like the other commenter said, you can register online.

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J_712 t1_ittir5h wrote

Local elections happen like every year, and have become increasingly important; school boards, for example. So, you should definitely go ahead and register! Plus, voting in local elections has a greater impact, because so few people do it.

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GinWithJennifer OP t1_itu5onv wrote

Also I'm homeless what address do I use

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Restelly-Quist t1_itu60ct wrote

There are shelters in town where you can receive mail and then have that as your address. Have you been to One Door? They can help you out.

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GinWithJennifer OP t1_itu66xt wrote

Oh no shelters are usually best to avoid ime. My outreach program is connecting grounds but I have not checked in with them for months

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Restelly-Quist t1_itu6fw9 wrote

I’m not sure if Connecting Grounds provides addresses. There is a social worker at the Midtown library from 2-4 today. She might be able to help you out.

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GinWithJennifer OP t1_itugmbe wrote

Is that the one on chestnut over by the courthouse?

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Restelly-Quist t1_ituidj3 wrote

Yup! Across from Central High School

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GinWithJennifer OP t1_itujf2d wrote

Alright I'll try to go. How is that supposed to help me vote though?

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Restelly-Quist t1_itukgc4 wrote

If you are still registered in Ash Grove I think you should be able to vote there. If nothing else, they can help you get an address so you can be registered for next time (there’s more elections in April).

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GinWithJennifer OP t1_itumpty wrote

I am registered in ash Grove and it gave me an address to go to (in ash grove.) But I don't have the money to realistically travel out there and back just to vote :/

I might have to find a way though. I want to vote Democrat on everything I can.

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