BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. (KCTV) – A lot of Missourians are eager to cast their ballot before Election Day, but they’ll be sent packing if they have an out-of-state ID.
Missouri’s stricter voter ID law went into effect in August of 2022, so this isn’t the first election since then, but it is the first presidential election with the tougher restrictions in place.
If you’re registered to vote in Missouri but haven’t yet obtained a Missouri driver or non-driver license, you have a few options.
Cast a provisional ballot: You will have to wait until Election Day to do that. Provisional ballots are not available during early voting, known officially in Missouri as no-excuse absentee voting.
Bring a non-expired United States passport, military or veteran’s ID card.
Go to the DMV to get your license now. It’s not too late.
“The paper copy they give you when you go to renew works,” said Jackson County Election Board Republican Director Tammy Brown. “That is an official ID for voting.”
A more detailed list of what is accepted can be found on the Missouri Secretary of State’s website. If you have the right ID but it is expired, there is a grace period.
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“If it expired after the November 8, 2022 election, they can use it,” Brown clarified. “Out of state, absolutely not.”
Those rules apply to all cities and counties.
LONG LINES TO VOTE EARLY
No-excuse absentee voting is also rather new. It was initially created to accommodate voters during the COVID pandemic.
At the Fleming Meeting Hall polling place in Blue Springs on Tuesday, people stood in a line that snaked around the corner. There were two portable toilets to accommodate the wait.
Cedric Lyles, who came from Raytown, said it took him about 2 1/2 hours to get inside to cast his ballot.
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“It was either that or wait until another day and it get longer,” Lyles said. “So, it seemed like it was the lesser of two evils.”
Most people seemed cheerful as the wind kicked dust into their eyes from the makeshift parking area next to the small Parks Department building. Some read books. Others chatted with their fellow election enthusiasts. Dan Wasson came from Lee’s Summit.
“We went by the Ranger Rec (building in Lee’s Summit) Friday, and the line was twice as long,” Wasson said. “We came out here, and this isn’t really bad.”
Wasson stayed comfortable in a camp chair, with snacks in hand, then got up to scoot it forward every five minutes or so, joking with the couple behind him in rocking camp chairs.
Brown said she’d never seen anything like it.
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“This is amazing. It’s just amazing. The turnout and the passion and how kind people have been to each other in line,” Brown said. “We’ve had people order pizza and put it in line. We’ve had people bring water and drop cases of water off along the line.”
She said voters have done their homework. Many of them are showing up with sample ballots in hand, marked with their choices so they cast their ballots quickly.
At the Fleming Meeting Hall polling place in Blue Springs on Tuesday, people stood in a line that snaked around the corner. There were two portable toilets to accommodate the wait.(KCTV5)
SHOULD YOU WAIT?
It’s a gamble on Election Day, especially for those who have jobs to get to. However, the lines seem at advance voting locations don’t always translate to Election Day.
The Jackson County Election Board oversees voting in parts of the county that are not Kansas City. They have only two locations open prior to Election Day with a third available on Saturday. They will have more than 100 polling locations on Election Day itself. Brown predicts a large turnout but says the wait will likely vary by location.
The Kansas City Board of Election Commissioners handles voter rolls in only the Jackson County portion of Kansas City proper. They have seven locations for no-excuse absentee voting.
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The Clay County Election Board has three locations open for early voting in Gladstone, Liberty and Kearney.
The Platte County Board of Elections has early voting available at its office in Platte City.
Cass County offers early voting at the county clerk’s office in Harrisonville from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and will be open on Saturday from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
KANSAS VOTER ID LAW
The voter ID law in Kansas is less strict with far more photo ID options allowed. Out-of-state driver’s licenses are accepted in addition to a college student ID card and a government-issued public assistance card to name just a few.
JEFFERSON CITY — A Missouri lawmaker has introduced legislation to change the state’s “official football team” from the Chiefs to the Battlehawks.
Missouri State Sen. Nick Schroer (R-St. Charles County) introduced Senate Concurrent Resolution 17 on Thursday, which would remove the designation of the Kansas City Chiefs as the official football team of the state of Missouri.
The legislation would appoint the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League as the official football team of Missouri.
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This move comes after the Chiefs announced plans to move from Arrowhead Stadium in Missouri to a new domed stadium in a Kansas City, Kansas, prior to the start of the 2031 NFL season.
“Based on recent events, it has become clear that the will of the people of the state of Missouri has changed with regard to the designation of the Kansas City Chiefs as the official NFL football team of this state,” Schroer said in the proposal. “The Kansas City Chiefs football organization has indicated that, despite years of fan support and financial support from the citizens of this state, the team wants to relocate the team to the state of Kansas.”
The resolution claims that Missouri acted in good faith to keep the Chiefs while Kansas enticed the team with large financial incentives.
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“It is nonsensical to designate a team that will no longer reside in this state as the official NFL football team of this state,” the proposal said.
The resolution is a non-binding proposal that doesn’t create a law or spend public funds, but instead endorses the Battlehawks as Missouri’s official football team.
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The proposal would need approval from the Missouri Senate, House and Governor before it could take effect.
Schroer also proposed a bill that would prohibit the Chiefs from receiving tax credits.
On Wednesday, Schroer introduced Senate Bill 1485, which would prohibit professional sports teams that play home games in facilities with a capacity of at least 75,000 from receiving any tax credits.
The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Jan. 10, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from Jan. 10 drawing
05-19-21-28-64, Powerball: 14, Power Play: 3
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from Jan. 10 drawing
Midday: 5-6-1
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Midday Wild: 9
Evening: 1-7-3
Evening Wild: 8
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from Jan. 10 drawing
Midday: 9-3-8-0
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Midday Wild: 9
Evening: 0-9-0-1
Evening Wild: 6
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash4Life numbers from Jan. 10 drawing
01-09-28-35-54, Cash Ball: 03
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Check Cash4Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from Jan. 10 drawing
Early Bird: 04
Morning: 11
Matinee: 06
Prime Time: 03
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Night Owl: 07
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Show Me Cash numbers from Jan. 10 drawing
08-18-25-28-30
Check Show Me Cash payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from Jan. 10 drawing
10-19-39-47-67, Powerball: 18
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Check Powerball Double Play payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Missouri Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners have the option to submit their claim by mail or in person at one of Missouri Lottery’s regional offices, by appointment only.
To claim by mail, complete a Missouri Lottery winner claim form, sign your winning ticket, and include a copy of your government-issued photo ID along with a completed IRS Form W-9. Ensure your name, address, telephone number and signature are on the back of your ticket. Claims should be mailed to:
Ticket Redemption
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Missouri Lottery
P.O. Box 7777
Jefferson City, MO 65102-7777
For in-person claims, visit the Missouri Lottery Headquarters in Jefferson City or one of the regional offices in Kansas City, Springfield or St. Louis. Be sure to call ahead to verify hours and check if an appointment is required.
For additional instructions or to download the claim form, visit the Missouri Lottery prize claim page.
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When are the Missouri Lottery drawings held?
Powerball: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 10 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
Pick 3: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
Pick 4: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
Powerball Double Play: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
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