Responsive Gov’s Grade TL;DR

The Missouri General Assembly did not make any substantive changes to its election laws this past session. Because the state didn’t pass any anti-voter measures, Missouri received a B on this year’s progress report.

Looking Back

Where Missouri Started at the Beginning of 2025

• Automatic Voter Registration: No
• Online Voter Registration: Open to all Eligible
• Same-Day Registration: No
• Restoration of Rights: Parole and/or Probation Disenfranchisement
• Vote by Mail: Excuse-Only
• Electronic Registration Information Center Member: No
• Early Voting Opportunities: In-Person Absentee
• ID Requirements: Strict Photo ID

Relying on the Cost of Voting Index for Missouri as of 2024, we considered the state a bottom tier state for pre-existing voting policy and compared its 2025 activity against other bottom tier states.

How Our Tier Compares

• COVI (2024): 41st
• EPI Score (2022): 16th

2025: This Past Year

Legislative Action