Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft is urging Missourians to register to vote or verify their registration today on National Voter Registration Day.

*It’s essential that every Missourian has the opportunity to make their voice heard on Election Day - Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft*

“With the November 3 general election approaching, we are urging all eligible Missourians to register to vote,” Ashcroft said. “If you’re already registered, make sure to verify your voting information. It’s essential that every Missourian has the opportunity to make their voice heard on Election Day.”

Missourians can visit GoVoteMissouri.com to register, check their registration status or get more information about registering to vote. In order to register, you must be a U.S. citizen, a Missouri resident, and 18 years old by the day of the election. The deadline to register for the Nov. 3 election is Oct. 7.

In addition to National Voter Registration Day, today also marks the beginning of the absentee voting period. Eligible Missourians can vote absentee in- person at their local election authority today through Nov. 2 at 5 p.m. Absentee and mail-in ballot requests must be received by local election authorities no later than Oct. 21.

KPGZ News – Brian Watts contributed to this story