PRINCIPLE
Missouri landscape
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Missouri

"Salus Populi Suprema Lex Esto"

Once America's bellwether, Missouri's 8 representatives now lean heavily red outside of St. Louis and Kansas City. The Show-Me State showed everyone how quickly politics can shift, going from swing state to solid red in just two decades.

Midwest
Jefferson City
Capital
6.2M
Population
24th State
Statehood
10
Electoral Votes

Voting & Civic Participation

Voter turnout trends, registration information, and voting access features

Voter Turnout

Overall Turnout 202464.3%

1.0% below national average

Youth Turnout (18-29)44.0%

5.0% below national average

Turnout Gap (Overall - Youth)20.3%

Concerning - Large gap

Voting Access Features

Early Voting
Mail-in Voting
Same-day Registration
Automatic Registration
Voter ID Required
Photo ID Requested (alternatives available)

Take Action

Missouri offers online resources to help you participate in democracy.

Register to Vote
Online registration available

Civics Education Requirements

State-mandated civics courses, testing requirements, and education standards

B

Civics Education Standards

Strength Score: 75/100

Category: Strong (1.0-2.0)

Civics Test

Required for graduation

Test Type
Missouri Civics Test (similar to USCIS)
Passing Score
60%
Implemented
2017

Course Requirements

Government/Civics

Credits Required
0.5 credits
Duration
1 semester
Grade Levels
high school

Sources