The 2026 Missouri Gubernatorial General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the next governor of Missouri. The incumbent Republican governor is term-limited and cannot seek re-election, making this an open-seat race. Voters will choose between the Democratic and Republican nominees, along with any third-party or independent candidates who qualify for the ballot.
The 2026 Missouri Gubernatorial General Election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the next governor of Missouri. The incumbent Republican governor is term-limited and cannot seek re-election, making this an open-seat race. Voters will choose between the Democratic and Republican nominees, along with any third-party or independent candidates who qualify for the ballot.
To vote in Missouri, residents must register by October 8, 2026, either online through the Missouri Secretary of State’s website, by mail, or in person at designated locations. On Election Day or during early voting from October 22 to November 2, 2026, voters must present a valid photo ID such as a Missouri driver’s license, passport, or military ID; those without ID may cast a provisional ballot after signing an affidavit.