SENATOR JOE NICOLA
2026 Missouri Elections
& Ballot Measures

FROM SENATOR NICOLA
Helping Missourians Understand
the 2026 Elections & Ballot Measures

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, the Secretary of State or your local election authority 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
November Ballot Measures
ABORTION & GENDER TRANSITION FOR KIDS
Amendment 3
Allows abortion for medical emergencies, fetal anomalies, rape & incest. Prohibits gender transition drugs and surgeries for minors.

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CREATES SHOW-ME PROSPERITY FUND
Amendment 7
Creates a new fund for the purpose of investing with the goal of replacing revenue from state imposed taxes with interest earnings.
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ELECTED SHERIFF
Amendment 8
Requires all counties to elect a sheriff every 4 years, except St. Louis City, St. Louis County & St. Charles County.
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NOVEMBER 3RD
AMENDMENT 3: ABORTION
Amendment 3 would change the current abortion language in the Missouri Constitution to ALLOW:
  • Abortion up to 12 weeks in cases of rape or incest.
  • Abortion in cases of medical emergency or fetal anomaly.
  • The general assembly to regulate abortions,  facilities, & providers for health & safety of patients.
If Amendment 3 passes, the Missouri Constitution would PROHIBIT:

  • Abortions based on prenatal tests, diagnosis or screening of an unborn child for disability; EXCEPT in the case of fetal anomaly.
  • Public funds from being expended on abortions, except for cases of medical emergency, fetal anomaly, rape or incest.
  • Minors from receiving abortions without consent of their parent or legal guardian.
  • Fetal organ harvesting after abortion.
  • Gender transition surgeries on children under 18 years old.
  • Cross-sex hormones or puberty blocking drug prescriptions for children under 18 for the purpose of gender transition.

Happy mom holding a newborn baby
NOVEMBER 3RD
AMENDMENT 7: CREATING THE "SHOW-ME PROSPERITY FUND"
If Amendment 7 should pass, the "Show-Me Prosperity Fund" would be created and run by the State Treasurer.  The goal of the fund would be to earn interest which would be used as general revenue that would eliminate the need for state-imposed taxes. The fund could receive monies through general assembly appropriations, gifts, donations, grants and bequests.


Investment funds concept
NOVEMBER 3RD
AMENDMENT 8: Ensure Elected Sheriffs
Amendment 8 ensures that all counties in Missouri elect a sheriff every 4 years and that sheriff shall be the chief law enforcement officer of the county, EXCEPT for St. Louis City, St. Louis County, and St. Charles County.  
Sheriffs may only be removed from office except by writ of pro warranto.


County sheriff