A constitutional amendment adding new voting requirements will be on the Missouri ballot November 8.

Governor Jay Nixon scheduled the vote this week. The provisions are contained in a constitutional amendment proposed by the General Assembly in House Joint Resolution 53.

The resolution requires government-issued identification be presented at polling places prior to voting, with some exceptions. Find the details of the measure here.

Missourians who are not yet registered to vote can find registration information on the Missouri Secretary of State’s Website.