Be a Mensch and Vote!

As Jews, is it important to vote?
As partners with God in the act of fixing the world (tikkun olam), Jews believe that we have a very holy and real purpose in making the world a better place. Part of that is the responsibility to play an active role in the wider community and in choosing its leaders.

Historically, Jews have understood that wherever we live as citizens, we are bound in contract with that society, and we have to do what we can for the public good, even beyond what directly impacts us as a Jewish community. That’s why American Jews especially have always valued the right and responsibility of participating in the political process. We vote not just because of “Jewish issues” like Israel and Middle-East policy, but because we know that every election brings opportunities to make our entire society stronger, healthier, and better for the greater good.

In Pirkei Avot, “You do not need to finish the work, but neither are you free to desist from it.” We know that no single election may change the world, but every election is important, and we are not free to stand idly by. As Jews – and as citizens – we are obligated to get to the polls and vote, and to help others do the same.
 

Here are some steps you can take to fulfill your Jewish obligation and to make sure your voice is heard.

Educate yourself

WHAT'S ON YOUR LOCAL BALLOT, POLLING PLACE, AND MORE
Type your home address and learn more about the candidates and initiatives on your local ballot, find your polling place, and more. 
https://www.vote411.org 

WHAT EVERY MISSOURI VOTER NEEDS TO KNOW
How to cast a ballot

PROTECT MO VOTING RIGHTS
Learn about legislative bills that may limit or prohibit access to voting and take action to #ProtectMOVoters.
www.movpc.org 

Register to vote or become a poll volunteer

REGISTER TO VOTE OR CONFIRM YOU’RE REGISTERED TO VOTE:
https://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/goVoteMissouri/register

IF YOU CAN’T GET TO THE POLLS, REGISTER AS A PERMANENT ABSENTEE VOTER:
If you are elderly, disabled, have trouble standing in line, or otherwise have trouble getting to the polls, you will qualify for permanent absentee voting. Specific disabilities are not defined in the STL County Election Board statute. Print and mail this application form, and an absentee ballot will be mailed to your address prior to each election. 
Click here to download the application

BECOME A VOTER POLL VOLUNTEER
One of the best ways to ensure a free and fair election is to support the process by signing up as a poll volunteer and assisting others to vote.
Click here

For more in-depth information on registering to vote and voting from The League of Women Voters of Metro St. Louis, visit https://my.lwv.org/missouri/metro-st-louis, or pick up a pamphlet at TI’s main office information wall.

Make your plan to vote

UPCOMING ELECTIONS

• Click here to view Missouri's Election Calendar.

• Click here for St. Louis County's Election Calendar to view deadlines to register, request absentee ballots, and more.

ABSENTEE BALLOT INFORMATION
COVID absentee ballot and mail-in ballot previsions put in place for the 2020 election are no longer in effect.  
Click here to view the Absentee Voting Quick Reference Guide.

The state of Missouri allows for absentee voting if you are:

• Absent from St. Louis County on Election Day;

• Incapacitated or confined due to sickness or disability, including caring for a person who is incapacitated or confined due to sickness or disability;

• Restricted by religious belief or practice;

• Employed as an election authority;

• Incarcerated, although all necessary qualifications for voting have been retained;

• A member of the U.S. armed forces in active service, or dependent, or spouse;

• A civilian employee of the U.S. government working outside the United States;

• A registered voter in the state of Missouri, and has moved to St. Louis County after the 4th Wednesday prior to an election;

• A former resident of Missouri and is authorized to vote for federal offices by federal law;

• A participant in the Missouri Safe at Home program (under sections 589.660 to 589.681). 

Visit https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-government/board-of-elections/elections/absentee-voting/ to apply for an absentee ballot or permanent disabled status. 

Election Day Information

Questions, problems, or concerns about voting? Call 866-OUR-VOTE