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For Immediate Release:   January 31, 2025

           

Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins 
Clarifies Ineligibility of St. Louis 'Gateway Card' for Voting Purposes

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins today issued a statement to inform residents that the recently introduced 'Gateway Card' by the City of St. Louis cannot be used as valid identification for voting in state elections.

"While the Gateway Card may serve as a valuable municipal identification for St. Louis residents, it does not meet the state's requirements for voter identification," Secretary Hoskins stated. "To ensure the integrity of our elections, it's crucial that all voters continue to present an acceptable form of photo ID at the polls."

According to Missouri law, RSMo 115.427, acceptable forms of voter identification include:

  • A non-expired Missouri driver's license or non-driver's license;
  • A non-expired military ID, including a veteran's ID card;
  • A non-expired 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.

Voters who do not possess an acceptable form of identification are still permitted to cast a provisional ballot. The provisional ballot will be counted if the voter returns to the polling place with valid identification during polling hours or if the election authority verifies the individual's identity by comparing their signature to the one on file.

For more information on voter identification requirements and assistance in obtaining an acceptable ID, please visit the Missouri Secretary of State's website at https://www.sos.mo.gov/voterid or contact the office at (573) 751-4936.

"Our goal is to ensure that every eligible Missourian has the opportunity to vote while maintaining the security and integrity of our elections," added Secretary Hoskins.

 

About the Office of the Missouri Secretary of State

The Secretary of State's office is responsible for overseeing elections, maintaining public records, and providing business services to the citizens of Missouri. For more information, visit https://www.sos.mo.gov/.

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For inquiries, please contact:

Rachael Dunn, Communications Director

Office of the Missouri Secretary of State
Phone: (573) 526-0949
Email: [email protected]