Senator Joe Nicola | AI Guardrails for Missouri

FROM SENATOR NICOLA

Helping Missourians Understand

the 2026 Elections & Ballot Measures

In 2026, Missouri voters will be asked to make decisions on statewide ballot measures during both the August 4th primary election and the November 3rd general election. This page is intended to be a simple resource to help voters understand what is on the ballot, what each measure would do and where to find official election information.

We encourage you to review the official information from the Missouri Secretary of State, which is linked here, share this page with your friends and neighbors, and reach out to our office with any questions you might have.

"Elections work best when voters understand what is on the ballot, what each measure would do and where to find official election information so they can make informed decisions."

— Senator Joe Nicola

IMPORTANT ELECTION DATES

Timeline to the 2026 Elections

Mark these key deadlines and voting dates for both Missouri's August 4th primary and November 3rd general election so you can plan ahead and make your vote count.

Event

August 4th Primary

November 3rd General

Absentee Voting Begins

JUNE 23

SEPTEMBER 22

Voter Registration Ends

JULY 8

OCTOBER 7

No-Excuse Early Voting Begins

JULY 21

OCTOBER 10

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

JULY 22

OCTOBER 21

Last Day to Vote Absentee In Person

AUGUST 3

NOVEMBER 2

Election Day

Polls open at 6:00 am and close at 7:00pm

GET INFORMED

August Ballot Measures

EXTEND EXISTING SALES & USE TAX

Amendment 1

Extends a sales/use tax that helps fund parks, historical sites, water & soil conservation fund.

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ELECTED ASSESSOR FOR JACKSON CO.

Amendment 2

Requires Jackson County to elect an assessor, which is what all other Missouri counties do.

Read Article →

CHANGE INITIATIVE PETITION PROCESS

Amendment 4

Change the Initiative Petition rules, making it harder for the Mo Constitution to be changed.

Read Guide →

CREATE NEW SALES/USE TAXES

Amendment 5

Allow the Mo Legislature 5 years to create new taxes in order to replace the state income tax.

Read Guide →

Mo Secretary of State: Ballot Measures

THE PRIMARY

AUGUST 4TH BALLOT MEASURES

Senate Bill 1012 establishes meaningful guardrails on the development and deployment of Artificial Intelligence in Missouri. It's a common-sense framework designed to:

A1 - Continue existing one-tenth of one percent sales/use tax for soil & water & more
A2 - Require all counties, including Jackson, to have an elected assessor
A4- Change Initiative Petition rules
A5 - Allow legislature 5 years to rewrite the income & sales/use tax code

EDUCATION CENTER

Watch, Learn, Share

Educational videos and conversations on Ai, the risks it poses, and what Missouri can do about it.

Senator Nicola on War Room with Steve Bannon

May 2, 2026, update on SB 1012

Senator Nicola on Conversations That Matter with Alex Newman

An interview discussion covering Ai, public policy, and the need for responsible guardrails in Missouri.

Senator Nicola Presents SB 1012

Floor remarks introducing Ai guardrails for Missouri in the Senate Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee.

Introduction of SB 1012

Senator Nicola introduces SB 1012 on the Senate Floor

IN THE NEWS

Media Appearances

Senator Nicola's interviews, articles, and conversations on Artificial Intelligence and SB 1012.

RADIO INTERVIEW

Senator Nicola on Ai & Missouri Families

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