Early voting begins Tuesday in Missouri ahead of Nov. 3 election

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- Early voting began in Missouri, as Election Day inches closer.

No-excuse absentee voting, which began Tuesday, Oct. 20, allows Missouri voters to cast ballots ahead of the Nov. 3 general election without having to provide a specific reason for voting early.

Registered voters may cast an absentee ballot in person at the Buchanan County Courthouse, 411 Jules St.

Voting hours are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 8 a.m. to noon the Saturday prior to Election Day.

The Buchanan County Courthouse will also be open from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 31 for voting. Voters must present a valid government-issued photo ID.

The last day to vote absentee in person is Nov. 2.

Election Day will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

To find information on candidates and propositions featured on the ballot, visit KQ2.com/voterguide.