How to register to vote at 17 1/2

Did you know you can register to vote at 17 and a half? How you can register to vote at 17 ½. You first need to go to the website sos.mo.gov. You will then go to click elections and voting. From then you will click register to vote in the drop bar. They continue by asking you 4 registration questions, and have you select your county that you live in. You are next sent to a form that will need to print off then you will need to fill it out. If you print it off you will need to take it to the county clerk's office.

You also might wonder what the importance of registering to vote at 17 ½ might be. Preregistration is a voting practice that permits those under the age of 18 to register to vote so that they can vote when they turn 18, which is the voting age for all state and federal elections. Another proven fact is if you vote, you are likely to vote again. If you don't vote, you're unlikely to begin. It's critical to engage potential voters early on in order to establish a voting and civic participation habit. Pre registration also helps with voter turnout.

-Rileigh McLain