Missouri Voters May Face Nine Ballot Measures in August and November Elections
Missouri could see its most ballot measures since 2014, with nine potential questions covering abortion, taxes, and state parks heading to voters this August and November.
JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI — Missouri voters could encounter as many as nine statewide ballot measures during the August and November elections, potentially marking the highest number since 2014.
Seven measures are already confirmed for the ballot, while an initiative petition and a possible congressional redistricting referendum await final decisions. The proposals span diverse topics including abortion rights, taxation, state parks funding, and election procedures.
August Primary Ballot Decisions Pending
Governor Mike Kehoe has the authority to place up to five measures on the August 4 primary ballot. The deadline for his decision falls on Tuesday, though Secretary of State Denny Hoskins’ office requested completion by Friday due to the Monday holiday.
Constitutional amendments receive numerical designations, while ballot propositions proposing state laws are assigned letters based on their submission order to the secretary of state’s office.
Proposed August Ballot Measures
Amendment 1 would extend the one-tenth of 1% sales tax supporting state parks and soil and water conservation programs for another decade. The tax generated approximately $140 million in fiscal year 2025.
The tax has demonstrated strong voter support since its narrow initial approval in 1984, with subsequent renewals showing increasing margins. In 2016, the measure won 80% of voter approval.
Amendment 2 would require direct election of assessors in every county across Missouri. Currently, Jackson County stands as the only county without an elected assessor.
Amendment 3 proposes repealing the abortion rights amendment that voters approved with 53% support in 2024. This measure would establish new constitutional provisions regarding reproductive rights.
Additional Ballot Questions Under Consideration
The remaining potential measures include proposals affecting initiative petition procedures, congressional redistricting processes, and various tax policy changes. These measures await final approval processes before appearing on either the August primary or November general election ballots.
If all nine measures reach voters, Missouri would experience its most extensive ballot question lineup in over a decade. The 2014 election cycle previously held the record for the highest number of statewide measures presented to Missouri voters.
State election officials are preparing for the potential administrative challenges of managing such an extensive ballot, particularly regarding voter education and ballot design considerations.
