1. Voting and Elections Page 63

2. Qualifications Any U.S. Citizen 18 years old or older. Lived in district 30 days. Register before the election. {The 4 th Wed. before the election.}

3. Disqualifications Felony conviction or misdemeanor and in jail. Person deemed incompetent.

4. Absentee Handicapped Someone prevented by illness or absence.

5. Types of Elections There are three types. Election of representatives. Vote on Constitutional amendments. Proposals and Referendums.

6. MO Elections MO has seven elections General election School Referendums Special Elections.

7. Direct Primary Election First Tuesday in August after the first Monday. Every two years. Partisan Running in an established party. Nonpartisan No party

8. Your Right to Vote A Voter can’t be arrested on election day; unless very serious crime has been committed. Serving in the military All citizens have a voice, if they execute their right to vote.