More than 1,000 people have voted absentee in Boone County, clerk expects 70% voter turnout

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

More than 1,000 people have voted absentee as of Tuesday afternoon, according to Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon.

With roughly three weeks until the Nov. 5 General Election, Lennon said absentee voting has been "popular," and she expects a heavy voter turnout this year. Lennon said she predicts a 70% voter turnout, which is comparable to 2020.

No- excuse absentee voting starts Oct. 22 in Missouri.

People who choose to vote during then need to bring a valid photo ID. Acceptable forms include:

• Missouri Driver's License
• Missouri Nondriver ID
• Passport
• Military ID

Lennon said the process for voting no-excuse absentee is similar to voting on Election Day.

"We will issue you your ballot, you'll fill it out. You'll cast it right into the tabulator just like you do on Election Day and the process is very smooth. We do it just like on Election Day in Boone County Chambers," Lennon said. "You don't need to sign up in advance, you don't need to let us know you're coming, you can just show up and vote." 

Voters can also view weekend locations here.

According to Director of Election for the Cole County Clerk's Office Matt Musselman, 1,232 had voted absentee as of Tuesday afternoon. Musselman said he's unaware of an official percentage on voter turnout.

However, he said he thinks it'll be around 72%, depending on the weather.