Missouri early voting period opens with a rush that points to high primary turnout

By: Rudi Keller

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: July 22, 2026

Words: 1,226

Last Updated: 6 days, 3 hours ago

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The first day of early voting in Missouri indicates a strong primary turnout, comparable to or possibly exceeding past primaries where hotly contested ballot measures drew more votes than candidate races.

Four times as many voters cast ballots in St. Charles County on Tuesday than on the first day of early voting before the 2024 primary, Director of Elections Kurt Bahr said.

In Boone County, 371 voters took advantage of the opening of the …

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