BATES COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE 
103 W Dakota, Rm 1
Butler MO 64730
660-679-3371
Fax: 660-227-7090
E-mail: bates@sos.mo.gov
Election Information
**November 5, 2024 General Election Official Results**
How do I vote if I am unable to get to the polls on election day??
Absentee Voting
Absentee Voting begins six weeks prior to the election. Voters must provide a reason for voting absentee; except during the two weeks prior to the election, you may vote a no-excuse absentee ballot in person at the Bates County Clerk’s Office.
When voting an absentee ballot in person, you must show an acceptable form of photo ID. In person absentee voters are not eligible for a provisional ballot.
Voters can request absentee ballots from the Bates County Clerk’s Office in person, by mail, by fax or by e-mail. Relatives within the second degree (spouse, parents and children) may complete an absentee ballot application, in person, on behalf of the voter who wishes to vote absentee.
Filled out applications can be mailed/faxed/emailed to the contact information above. Absentee Applications must be in the Clerks office by 5:00 p.m. on the second Wednesday prior to the Election.
Need an Absentee Application?
Click Here for an Absentee Application
How do I register to vote in Bates County???
You can register in person at the Bates County Clerk’s Office located in the Bates County Administration Building. You will need a form of acceptable ID. If the ID does not have a current address, you will need to bring paperwork that shows your Bates County address. To be eligible to vote, your registration form must be POSTMARKED by the 4th Wednesday before the election.
Or you can go online to register thru the Missouri Secretary of State’s Office https://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/goVoteMissouri/register or you can scan the QR code below.
What are acceptable forms of identification?
- A nonexpired Missouri driver or non-driver license;
- A nonexpired military ID, including a veteran’s ID card;
- A nonexpired United States passport; or
- Another photo ID issued by the United States or the state of Missouri which is either not expired or expired after the date of the most recent general election
Where do I go Vote in Bates County?
Click the link for a list of polling places Polling Places 2024
Polls open at 6 AM and close at 7 PM.
***Election Results***
2024 ELECTION RESULTS
April 2, 2024 General Municipal Election Results
April 2, 2024 General Municipal Election-Breakdown
August 6, 2024 Primary Election Results
August 6, 2024 Primary Election-Breakdown
November 5, 2024 General Election Results
November 5, 2024 General Election Results-Breakdown
2023 ELECTION RESULTS
April 4, 2023 General Municipal Election Results
April 4, 2023 General Municipal Election Results – Breakdown
August 8, 2023 Special Election Results
September 12, 2023, Rockville Run-off Results
November 7, 2023 Drexel Special Election Results
2022 ELECTION RESULTS
April 5, 2022 Official General Municipal Election Results
April 28, 2022 Unofficial Special Election Results
August 2, 2022 Primary Election Official Results
August 2, 2022 Primary Election Official Results – Breakdown
November 8, 2022 General Election Official Results – Breakdown
November 8, 2022 General Election Official Results
2021 ELECTION RESULTS
April 6, 2021 General Municipal Official Results
2020 ELECTION RESULTS
April/June 2020 Municipal Official Results
March 2020 Presidential Preference Primary Results
Official August 4, 2020 Primary Election Results
Official August 4, 2020 Primary Election Results–Breakdown
November 3, 2020 General Election Official Results
November 3, 2020 General Election Official Results–Breakdown
2019 ELECTION RESULTS
APRIL 2, 2019 OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS (SHORT SUMMARY)
APRIL 2, 2019 OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS (LONG SUMMARY)
2018 ELECTION RESULTS
NOVEMBER 6TH OFFICIAL RESULTS
AUGUST 7TH 2018 OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS
APRIL 3RD, 2018 OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS
2017 ELECTION RESULTS
APRIL 4TH, 2017 OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS
WRITE IN’S FOR APRIL 4TH, 2017
2016 ELECTION RESULTS
March 15, 2016 Presidential Primary Official Results
March 15, 2016 Presidential Primary Precinct Breakdown
April 5, 2016 General Election Official Results
August 2, 2016 Official Primary Results by Precinct
November 8, 2016 General Election Official Results
2015 ELECTION RESULTS
April 2015 Official Election Results
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NOVEMBER 3, 2015
CITY OF BUTLER
YES 43
NO 159
