Register in any state!

We partner with TurboVote to make voter registration as simple as possible. Not sure if you’re registered yet? It’s also fast and easy to check your voter registration status or sign up for emailed election reminders.

How to Find Your Local Polling Place

On Election Day (Tuesday, April 2) any St. Louis County voter may cast their ballot in Danforth University Center, Room 276. Additional St. Louis County polling places can be found here. St. Louis City voters can find their closest polling place here. (Not sure if you’re a city or county voter? Check here.) Additionally, starting on Tuesday, March 19, you can vote early at these locations in the County and City

Upcoming Local Elections

If you are not registered to vote in Missouri, check here (or with your local board of elections) for information about upcoming elections in your home state.

Missouri Voter ID Updates

If you are registered or planning to register to vote in Missouri, you will need a federal ID or Missouri-issued ID to vote. According to current MO state law, students IDs and out-of-state driver’s licenses will not be acceptable forms of ID.

General Voting Information and Resources

Beyond the presidential election, ongoing participation in local elections is essential for making sure your voice counts.

  • Students voting absentee in other states can check Vote411.org for nonpartisan information about local elections and learn what will be on the ballot based on their address. 
  • Show one form of identification, eligible under Missouri’s voter ID law
  • WashU students can get free postage and envelopes to send election mail from the South 40, Village, and Lofts mail rooms, courtesy of the Gephardt Institute.

If you have any questions, please email the Associate Director for Civic Engagement, Alannah Glickman, at aglickman@wustl.edu

Election-Related Notarization

Members of the WashU community can book notary appointments for election-related notarizations using our scheduling tool found here (requires login with your WUSTL Key). For non-election-related notarizations, reach out to a notary from this list.


On-Campus Voting

Did you know that WashU students and St. Louis County community members can vote on campus during Presidential and Primary election years? The Gephardt Institute runs the campus polling place at the Athletic Complex every two years. Find us next in 2024!

Party at the Polls

Don’t love waiting in lines? Neither do we! When you vote on campus you’ll find games, live music, and free food to keep you busy until it’s your turn to cast a ballot.


General Voting FAQs

Can I register to vote in Missouri?

If a student is a U.S. citizen, lives and attends school in Missouri, and has a Missouri mailing address, they can vote in Missouri.

Am I a Missouri Resident?

So long as you live in Missouri and have an address in Missouri, you can be considered a Missouri resident for voting purposes. For more information about residency, visit the nonpartisan Campus Vote Project’s FAQ section here

Can I register to vote in my home state or do I have to register in Missouri?

It’s up to you to decide. You can register to vote in Missouri or your home state. We encourage you to research the issues you care about and decide based on your civic values. You may only vote in one location.

I live in campus housing. What address should I use to register to vote?  

If you live on the South 40, use this address:  

6515 Wydown Blvd.  

MSC XXXXX  

St. Louis, MO 63105-2215  

If you live in the Village, use this address:  

6985 Snow Way  

MSC XXXXX  

St. Louis, MO 63130-4400  

I registered on the South 40 but now live in the Village. Do I need to re-register?  

Yes. Since your mailing address has changed, you need to update your voter registration. To do that, visit TurboVote and once you arrive at the Missouri Secretary of State website, select “Address Change,” and complete the form. See this informational video if you need further guidance. 

I registered on the South 40 but now live off campus. Do I need to re-register?  

Yes. Since your mailing address has changed, you need to update your voter registration.   

  • If you still live in St. Louis County, visit TurboVote and once you arrive at the Missouri Secretary of State website, select “Address Change,” and complete the form.   
  • If you now live in St. Louis City, visit TurboVote and once you arrive at the Missouri Secretary of State website, select “New Registration,” and complete the form.   

See this informational video if you need additional guidance.  

Do I live in St. Louis County or St. Louis City?   

WashU is positioned on the boundary of St. Louis County and St. Louis City. Students should click here to determine if they are city or county residents. Any student living on campus (on the South 40 or in the Village) lives in St. Louis County.

I am registered in Missouri. What kind of ID do I need to vote?   

You will need a federal ID (e.g., a passport, passport card, military ID, or Global Entry card) or Missouri-issued ID to vote. According to current MO state law, students IDs and out-of-state driver’s licenses will not be acceptable forms of ID.  

How can I check if I’m registered to vote?  

You can check your registration status in all 50 states & D.C. using TurboVote. If your registration does not come up or appears to be inaccurate, you may want to check with your state’s election authority as well. (TurboVote updates periodically, and your state’s information may be more up to date.)

What is on my ballot?  

The content of your ballot depends on where you’re registered. Visit your local election jurisdiction’s website, vote411.org, or Ballotpedia.org for a sample ballot.  

If I’m registered at my school address in St. Louis, where can I vote?  
  • If you are registered to vote in St. Louis County, you may vote at any polling place in the County. For a complete list, visit the St. Louis County Board of Elections website here.  
  • If you are registered to vote in St. Louis City, visit the St. Louis City Board of Elections site here.  
How can I track my absentee ballot once I mail it in?  

Some ballots will come with a QR code or other way to track the ballot. Simply keep that information after you mail your ballot in and follow the instructions to track your ballot. 

How early should I send my ballot to make sure it is counted?

USPS recommends sending your ballot in 10 days before it needs to be received.  

How can I become an election judge?  

o be an election judge in St. Louis City or County, you must be a registered Missouri voter.  

  • If you are interested in becoming an election judge in St. Louis County, you can find the requirements, duties, pay, and application here.  
  • If you are interested in becoming an election judge in St. Louis City, you can find the requirements, duties, pay, and application here.  

Want to get involved and support voter engagement?

WashU Votes is a student organization that promotes voter engagement and education for undergraduates at WashU. By joining WashU Votes, students have the opportunity to expand civic engagement on campus while becoming more educated about issues facing our local, state, and federal communities.

To learn more, follow WashU Votes on Instagram (@washuvotes) or Facebook, join WashU Votes on WUGO, or join the WashU Votes Slack. You can also complete this interest form to connect via email.

Graduate and Professional Student Opportunities

For professional and graduate students, we are in the process of creating a new coalition called WashU Graduate and Professional Students Vote. Email Associate Director for Civic Engagement, Alannah Glickman, if you are interested in helping us develop this effort or attend one of our monthly GBMs.