Voter registration deadline nears

The deadline to register to vote in the upcoming presidential election is Wednesday, Oct. 8.

Missourians can register to vote:

• By filling out the Missouri Voter Registration Application online and mailing it to the Election Board in your jurisdiction
• At the office of the local election authority
• At any Department of Motor Vehicles office, or state agency providing a service to the public (WIC, Social Services, etc.)
• By requesting a post-card voter registration request application be sent to you.

For more information on registering in Missouri, visit www.sos.mo.gov/elections/s_default.asp?id=voter.

Illinois residents may register in person at the office of the election authority, at Driver's license facilities, with deputy registrars who are appointed in each jurisdiction, or via mail registration forms.

For information on registering in Illinois, visit www.elections.illinois.gov/VotingInformation/Register.aspx.