August 4, 2026 Election

What’s on the ballot, why it matters, and how to make your plan to vote.

WHY THIS ELECTION MATTERS

The August 2026 election isn’t just about individual ballot measures—it’s about who gets to shape Missouri’s future.

This year’s ballot includes proposals that could:

Change how citizen-led ballot initiatives work
Shift taxes from the wealthy on to working families
Determine whether politicians answer to voters or special interests

The decisions made this August will have lasting consequences for Missouri families, workers, and communities.

WHAT’S ON THE BALLOT

Missouri voters will consider several statewide ballot measures in the August 2026 election. Select a measure below to learn what’s being proposed, why it matters, and where to find additional information.

AMENDMENT 4

Protect Majority Rule

Preserve majority rule and protect Missourians’ ability to make decisions through ballot initiatives.

AMENDMENT 5

Stop The Everything Tax

Shift more taxes onto working families while giving the wealthy few a tax break.

Make a Plan to Vote

Find everything you need to register, verify your registration, locate your polling place, understand voting options, and prepare for Election Day.

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