Scott County Clerk & Elections

10/31/2026

Vote today!
8:00 a.m. -
12:00 noon
Scott County Courthouse

10/31/2026

10/30/2026

Job Opening

Deputy County Clerk (Benton, MO)

Full-time, 40 hours per week with benefits.

This position entails working with the public and other county offices to administer the functions and responsibilities of the County Clerk’s Office including reconciliation of Collector's settlements, preparation of state reports, compilation of assessed values and tax rates, and other general office tasks. Ideal candidate will be proficient with Microsoft Excel and familiar with accounting practices.

Benefits: Health (county pays 85% of premium), life, dental, and vision insurance. Retirement and pension plans. 15 paid holidays.
Interested applicants may submit a resume to Allen Seabaugh, Scott County Clerk at [email protected].

10/30/2026

🇺🇸 Last chance to vote early with no-excuse absentee voting!!

📍Scott County Courthouse
131 S. Wi******er
Benton, MO 63736

🪪 Bring an acceptable photo ID such as a Missouri license, passport, or military ID.

🕗 Office Hours ‼️
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Friday, October 30
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Saturday, October 31
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday, November 2

🗳️ Election Day:
Polling Places are open 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM

📞 Questions?
573-545-3549 x4
[email protected]

10/21/2026

Do you need a ballot mailed to you? Absentee ballot requests to have a ballot mailed are due today by 5:00 PM!

If you are unable to come to the Scott County Courthouse to cast a ballot in-person between now and Election Day, we can mail you a ballot. Your absentee ballot envelope must be notarized prior to returning it to the County Clerk's Offices EXCEPT for those who are incapacitated or confined due to illness or disability.

You can submit an absentee ballot request here: https://www.scottcountymo.com/absentee-ballot-request.php

10/20/2026

🇺🇸 You can vote early at the Scott County Courthouse with no-excuse absentee voting.

📍Scott County Courthouse
131 S. Wi******er
Benton, MO 63736

🪪 Bring an acceptable photo ID such as a Missouri license, passport, or military ID.

🕗 Office Hours:
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday

‼️Special Hours:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday, October 21
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday, October 23
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Saturday, October 31
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday, November 2

🗳️ Election Day:
Polling Places are open 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM

📞 Questions?
573-545-3549 x4
[email protected]

10/07/2026

🇺🇸 The voter registration deadline for new Missouri registrants to be eligible to vote in the November 3rd General Election is Wednesday, October 7th. If you are 17.5 years of age, you can register to vote now and participate in voting once you turn 18. 🇺🇸

Check your voter registration and register to vote here ⬇️
https://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/goVoteMissouri/register

If you have recently moved 🏠, update your address on your voter registration to avoid paperwork on Election Day. You can complete a new voter registration application at the link above to update your address.

09/24/2026

Sample Ballot for the November 3, 2026 General Election

You can review the Fair Ballot Language here:https://www.scottcountymo.com/cmsAdmin/uploads/2/november-2026-fair-ballot-language.pdf

Note: the litigation with Missouri's congressional map does not affect Scott County's ballot. Scott County will be in the 8th Congressional District regardless of the final outcome.

09/24/2026

Absentee voting has started for the November 3, 2026 General Election.

If you are unable to vote on election day, you may cast a ballot:

In Person - at the Scott County Clerk's Office at the Courthouse in Benton. Office hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Mon-Fri. An acceptable photo ID is required.

By Mail - submit a written request for a ballot to be mailed to you. You can submit a request here: https://www.scottcountymo.com/absentee-ballot-request.php

No excuse (early) absentee voting begins on October 20, 2026.

08/04/2026

It's Election Day! Polls are open from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Important reminders:
- This is a primary election so you must choose a party ballot to vote on candidates. If you only want to vote on the Constitutional Amendments and local ballot measures, you can choose a Non-Partisan ballot which will not contain candidates. This is Missouri law.
- Photo ID is required. A drivers license, nondrivers license, passport, or military ID is most common.
- Thank the election judges at your polling place. Scott County elections could not happen without their service to our community!

If you have any questions or concerns, please call the County Clerk's Office at (573)545-3549 x 4.

Allen Seabaugh, Scott County Clerk/Election Authority