Governor Mike Parson made the announcement today that all Missouri municipal elections scheduled for April 7, 2020, have now been postponed to June 2, 2020, in response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus).
A request from Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, Governor Parson today signed Executive Order 20-03, effective today. The Executive Order declares that ballots already printed for the April 7 election may be used at the postponed date of June 2. Voters who have attained the age of 18 by April 7 will be allowed to cast a ballot.
Given the growing concern surrounding COVID-19 and the large number of people elections attract, postponing Missouri’s municipal elections is a necessary step to help combat the spread of the virus and protect the health and safety of Missouri voters,” Governor Parson said. “Postponing an election is not easy, but we are all in this together. We are thankful to Secretary Ashcroft and our 116 election authorities for their leadership, cooperation, and commitment to doing what is best for their communities during this time.”