If you are a U. S. citizen and eligible to vote in the United States, consider where you want to vote.

Voting as a student

You may vote at your home address or your school address, after you arrive on campus, but you may only vote in one location.

If voting from your home address, be sure to check your state’s absentee and mail-in ballot requirements. If voting in Missouri, make sure you register to vote by Oct. 7, 2026.

To learn more about voting and election engagement, visit vote.washu.edu.

Missouri election dates 2026

August 4, 2026: Primary
(only students who already live in Missouri can participate)
October 7, 2026: Deadline to register to vote in Missouri in November
November 3, 2026: General election

Documentation

Students should bring a U.S. passport or other valid photo ID, issued by Missouri or the Federal Government, if planning to vote in Missouri or seek employment on campus.

The inaugural Longest Table event, organized by the Gephardt Institute, was held on Mudd Field, where more than 100 students joined in a meal and civic dialogue.

Get involved!

Discover more about voting, civic participation and community engagement through the Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement.

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