SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Missourians have just a few weeks left to get legally registered to vote in the November presidential and state elections.

The deadline is October 12 for the general election. Mailed registration forms must have the October 12 postmark.

You must be 17 1/2 years old to register and 18 years old to cast a ballot. You must also be a U.S. and Missouri resident.

You can register to vote in person at your county clerk’s office.

In Greene County, absentee voting for November will open September 27. You’ll need to bring a valid i.d. to vote absentee at the Greene County Clerk’s office, 1126 N. Boonville.