Missouri turnout could hit 1.4 million as ballot measures drive primary interest

By: Rudi Keller

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: August 3, 2026

Words: 1,213

Last Updated: 8 hours, 52 minutes ago

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Missouri election officials expect as many as 1.4 million voters will cast ballots by the time polls close Tuesday, continuing the historic trend of high turnout in primary elections featuring major ballot questions.

Secretary of State Denny Hoskins last week forecast turnout will be about 32% of registered voters, which if correct would be the highest primary total vote since 2004. That election involved a proposed constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage and an historic …

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