Politics & Government
Primary Day: To Vote or Not to Vote?
The vote is non-binding for presidential nominee, but some say caucuses—who are actually doing the choosing—might be influenced by results.

Due to Republican mandates on who may have primaries when, and Democratic lethargy over moving Missouri's primary date, our
Regardless, the estimated $7 million election is ongoing statewide, and the usual polling places are open, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Those voting for GOP presidential nominees are most impacted this go-round, because there are choices. From the ballot:
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- GARY JOHNSON
- HERMAN CAIN
- MITT ROMNEY
- MICHAEL J. MEEHAN
- RICK PERRY
- KEITH DRUMMOND
- JON HUNTSMAN
- MICHELE BACHMANN
- RICK SANTORUM
- RON PAUL
GOP caucuses held on St. Patrick's Day in Missouri, will decide who among them will then decide on a GOP candidate for U.S. president.
On the Democratic side, the sitting president is typically the nominee, although the ballot reveals there are challengers:
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- BARACK OBAMA
- RANDALL TERRY
- DARCY G. RICHARDSON
- JOHN WOLFE
The Libertarian Party has a candidate for president, according to the ballot:
- JAMES ORLAND OGLE III
Polling places can be found on the website of Secretary of State Robin Carnahan, by entering your name and address.
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