NEW VOTER ID LAW: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

INFORMATIONAL MEETING AND TOWN HALL
TUESDAY, JULY 25 AT 6:00 P.M.
COMMUNITY SERVICES LEAGUE BUILDING
10725 E 24 Hwy, Independence, MO

In last November’s election Missouri voters passed a constitutional amendment requiring photo identification to vote. This law took effect on June 1, 2017 for all future pubic elections, beginning with the August 8 special election in Independence.

Current registered voters who present an unexpired Missouri drivers or non-drivers license, a current passport, or military ID should have no problem casting their ballots. Other options for eligibility include presenting a voter registration card, utility bill, bank statement, government check or any paycheck showing name and address, or a student ID from a Missouri college, university, technical or vocational school ALONG WITH a signed statement attesting to your identity which can be downloaded at www.showit2vote.com or by visiting the Jackson County Board of Elections at 215 N. Liberty Street on the Independence Square.

If you are a registered voter but have no ID you can vote a provisional ballot but your vote will only count if you come back to the polling place and show a photo ID or your signature matches the signature in the voter registry. If you can’t afford a photo ID, you can get help by calling (866) 868-3245 or by filling out a form on the showit2vote.com website.

A NOTE TO VOTERS FROM
STATE REPRESENTATIVE INGRID BURNETT

“While I did not support this bill because I believe it puts undue burden on citizens for participating in our Democracy, I believe it is important to make sure voters are well informed of the new  requirements, and that there is opportunity for your questions to be answered. I am working with several different parties to bring that information to you by planning a Town Hall Meeting on Voter ID and Voter Protection Training, and I hope you will be able to attend.”

WHEN: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.

WHERE: The Community Services League Building, 10725 E 24 Highway in Independence

WHO: Missouri Secretary of State, Jay Ashcroft, will provide information about new voting requirements.

Jackson County Board of Elections Director, Tammy Brown, will provide information about
absentee voting and local voting procedures.

Voter Protection Coalition will provide voter protection training.

Well informed and active voters are critical to the health of our Democracy!