Should I Vote At Home or School?
Where to Vote
Choices to consider
If you go to school here, you reside here, and are part of the Greene County community.
As long as you have a current Missouri Diver’s or Non-Driver’s license (or Driver’s Permit), or a federal ID (passport or military ID), you can register to vote wherever you currently live in the United States.
Residence halls are valid addresses to use, as long as you’re careful to list the street address and your room number, not the residence hall name.
list of street address for MSU residence halls
Voting at Home
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Don’t have to fill out a new voter registration form every time you move while at
MSU
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Having to go home to vote (elections are on Tuesdays)
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Having a consistent address for receiving voter-related mail
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Absentee voting requires a series of steps
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Your vote will have an impact in your home community
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•Must request absentee ballot by mail
•Must be aware of deadlines for absentee ballot application and submission
•If application arrives too late, you will not be able to vote
•A notary* must verify your signature on the ballot
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Campus notaries are free on campus
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Voting at School (in-person)
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Feasible to fit voting into your daily schedule
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If already registered elsewhere, will need to register here in Greene County (by deadline)
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Easy Access – can vote on MSU campus if registered in Greene County
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For a local move during college, will need to submit change of address (can do it
at the polls)
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Straightforward process
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Can take a pal to the polls
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You vote will have an impact in your college community
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Your vote can influence university funding and tuition
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