The Ballot Brief
2026 Primary Elections

Missouri Primary Election 2026

Missouri's 2026 primary was held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The winners advance to the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Primary electionTuesday, August 4, 2026
General electionTuesday, November 3, 2026

See exactly who is on your ballot — ZIP code is all you need

Marquee races on the Missouri primary ballot

Missouri's August 4 ballot is measure-heavy: four constitutional amendments are decided at the primary, alongside U.S. House and state legislative nominations.

Constitutional Amendments 1, 2, 4 and 5
Four statewide amendments are decided August 4 — not in November. Check the full text before you vote.
Missouri ballot measures guide →
U.S. House nominations
All eight Missouri congressional districts hold primaries. Enter your ZIP above to see your district's candidates.

Candidate fields reflect declared major candidates as of this page's last update and can change until ballots are certified. Enter your ZIP above for the full, address-specific list.

What's on the Missouri primary ballot?

Primaries decide which candidates appear on the November ballot. Depending on where you live in Missouri, your 2026 primary ballot can include U.S. Senate and U.S. House nominations, statewide offices, state legislative seats, and county or city contests. Enter your ZIP code above to see the exact races and candidates for your area — with bios, priorities, and campaign-finance data.

Key things to know

Browse the full Missouri voter guide →

Primary dates are statutory dates compiled by the National Conference of State Legislatures and can change by legislative action. Always confirm with your state or local election office.