County Clerk Jeannie Goff, who is also the county’s Election Authority, predicts a high turnout at the Nov. 3 general election.
Goff said, on average, 53 percent of Jefferson County voters head to the polls for November elections, but she said it could be higher this year, at about 55-60 percent.
Jefferson County voters will decide on several amendments and a proposition, and pick which local, state and federal candidates they’d like to represent them.
Jefferson County voters are required to vote at their assigned polling place. Polling places are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, and voters are allowed to cast their ballots if they are in line at closing time.
No-excuse absentee voting began on Tuesday and will continue through Nov. 2 at several locations.
Jefferson County voters may cast their ballot at the Clerk’s Office, 729 Maple St., in Hillsboro during regular hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The office will have extended hours for voters to cast ballots from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 24, and Saturday, Oct. 31.
Voters also may cast their ballot at the Meramec Arnold Eagles Hall, 1725 Jeffco Blvd., in Arnold from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday (Oct. 20-23 and Oct. 27-30).
The High Ridge Elks Lodge, 2808 Old Road, will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday (Oct. 20-23 and Oct. 27-30) for voting.
The Hillsboro Civic Club, 10349 Business 21, will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 20-23 and Oct. 27-29 for voting.
Voters with questions or who wish to verify their polling location may contact the County Clerk’s Office at 636-797-5486.
To check which polling location to vote at on Election Day, go to voteroutreach.sos.mo.gov/portal.