Robin Carnahan Encourages Missourians to Participate in Presidential Primary

Jefferson City, MO — Secretary of State Robin Carnahan is encouraging voters across the state of Missouri to participate in the February 7, 2012, Presidential Primary. Local election officials have estimated that nearly 23 percent of Missouri registered voters will take part as Missourians choose who they think is the best presidential nominee.

"Missourians have a chance to make their voices heard, and I hope they show the political party insiders that they want to have a say in this process by going to the polls," Carnahan said. “Anytime voters cast their ballots it has an impact.”

At least one of the major political parties has indicated they will use caucus results instead of the Presidential Primary results to choose a candidate. All polling places in the state will open on February 7th at 6 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Any individuals in line by 7 p.m. will be allowed to cast their vote.

In addition, the types of identification voters can present at the polls will remain the same as in past elections. Specifically, acceptable identification includes any one of the following: a voter identification card; driver’s or non-driver's license; Missouri college, university or vocational and technical school ID; or a recent paycheck, bank statement or utility bill with your name and address on it. The full list of acceptable identification is available at www.sos.mo.gov/elections/voterid.

Unofficial results for Missouri's Presidential Primary and statewide election-night maps will be updated on the Secretary of State's website, www.sos.mo.gov, as they come in throughout the evening.

To find out more about Missouri's Secretary of State's office, visit www.sos.mo.gov

Information was provided by the office of the Missouri Secretary of State.