Polk County Clerk
County Clerk, Rachel Lightfoot
Contact Us:
(417) 326-4031
Office Hours:
Monday through Friday from
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location & Mailing Address:
102 E Broadway #11
Bolivar, MO 65613
Helpful Links
- Duties of the County Clerk
- Election Information and Results
- Register to Vote
- Financial Statements
- Licenses
- Chief Budget Officer
- Maintaining the Budget
- Payroll
- Accounts Payable
- Financial Statement
- General Administration
- Election Administration
- Voter Registration
- Auctioneer Licenses
- Liquor Licenses
- Notary Commissions
- County Commissioner Records
- County Inventory
- Human Resources
- Employee Benefits
- Employment Applications
- Maintaining Personnel Records
November 5, 2024 General Election Information
Please click the link below to view the Unoffical Election Results:
Unofficial Election Results
The absentee ballots for the November General Election will be ready for voting on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. The Polk County Clerk’s office will be open 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday and open through the lunch hour for absentee voting. Those casting a ballot by mail must make sure their written and signed request states the reason for voting absentee, an address to where the ballot should be mailed. Those requesting ballots by mail must make sure their written request for a ballot arrives at the County Clerk’s office by 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2024, to be processed. The deadline for casting an absentee ballot in person at the County Clerk’s office is 5:00 p.m. the day before the election, Monday, November 4, 2024. The County Clerk’s office will also be open on Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to noon.
The Permanently Disabled list has been processed been mailed to those voters.
Wednesday, October 9, 2024, is the last day to register to vote for the November General Election. Any questions regarding registering or voting, please contact the County Clerk’s office at 417-326-4031.
SAMPLE BALLOTS
Ballot 5 – Southern District – City of Morrisville
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August 6, 2024 Primary Election Official Results
August 6, 2024 Primary Election Information
Voting absentee for the August Primary Election will begin on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. The Polk County Clerk’s office will be open 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday and open through the lunch hour for absentee voting.
Those casting an absentee ballot by mail must make sure their written and signed request states the reason for voting absentee, an address to which the ballot should be mailed to and please indicate which party ballot you wish to receive (Republican, Democratic, Libertarian or Non-Partisan).
Those requesting ballots by mail must make sure their written and signed request for a ballot arrives at the County Clerk’s office by 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, 2024, to be processed. The deadline for casting an absentee ballot in person at the County Clerk’s office is 5:00 p.m. the day before the election, Monday, August 5, 2024. The County Clerk’s office will also be open on Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to noon.
The Permanently Disabled list is being processed and will be mailed to those voters.
Wednesday, July 10, 2024, is the last day to register to vote for the August Primary Election if not already registered in the State of Missouri. Any questions regarding registering or voting, please contact the County Clerk’s office at 417-326-4031.
Applications for absentee ballots can be found on the Secretary of State’s website at www.sos.mo.gov or requested from the County Clerk’s Office.
Sample Ballots are listed below according to party afflilation.
If you should have any questions regarding the August Primary Election, please feel free to call the County Clerk’s office at 417-326-4031.
Sample Ballots
Republican Primary – Johnson Precinct – BT 14
Republican Primary – Northern District – BT 1
Republican Primary – Southern District – BT 13
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April 2, 2024 General Municipal Election Official Results
Official Results
The absentee ballots for the April General Municipal Election will be ready for voting on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. The Polk County Clerk’s office will be open 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday and open through the lunch hour for absentee voting.
Those casting a ballot by mail must make sure their written and signed request states the reason for voting absentee and an address to which the ballot should be mailed. Those requesting ballots by mail must make sure their written request for a ballot arrives at the County Clerk’s office by 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2024. The deadline for casting an absentee ballot in person at the County Clerk’s office is 5:00 p.m. the day before the election, Monday, April 1, 2024. The County Clerk’s office will also be open for absentee voting on Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to noon.
The Permanently Disabled list is being processed and will be mailed to those voters on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 is the last day for new registrations in order to vote for the April General Municipal Election. Any questions regarding registering or voting, please contact the County Clerk’s office at 417-326-4031.
SAMPLE BALLOTS
R-1 Bolivar Schools, Ward 4, Sp Rd Dist
R-1 Bolivar Schools, Ward 3, Sp Rd Dist
R-1 Bolivar Schools, Ward 2, Sp Rd Dist
R-1 Bolivar Schools, Ward 1, Sp Rd Dist
Register To Vote
http://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/govotemissouri/register
Where Do I Vote?
https://s1.sos.mo.gov/elections/pollingplacelookup/
How To Vote
http://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/goVoteMissouri/howtovote
What do I bring to the Polls?
http://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/goVoteMissouri/howtovote#forms
Absentee Voting
http://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/goVoteMissouri/howtovote#absentee
Military and Overseas Voting Access Portal
http://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/goVoteMissouri/registeroverseas
Accessible Voting
http://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/goVoteMissouri/howtovote#accessible
Missouri Election Laws
http://www.sos.mo.gov/CMSImages/ElectionGoVoteMissouri/2015ElectionLaws.pdf
Federal and State Election Results
Missouri Election Results http://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/s_default
County Election Results http://enr.sos.mo.gov/EnrNet/CountyResults.aspx
Election Integrity Unit
http://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/elections_integrity/
Frequently Asked Questions
The County Clerk’s Office is responsible for
- Liquor Licenses
- Auctioneer Licenses
Please call the County Clerk Office for more information: (417) 326-4031
All disputes concerning assessed value on personal property must fill out and submit proper paperwork and meet before the Board of Equalization.
Click on link below for all required documentation.
VOTER PHOTO ID INFORMATION
Due to the new election law being passed, photo ID is now required in order to vote. To see what are acceptable forms of identification and how to obtain a photo ID for those who do not yet have an ID, please click on links below.
Visit the Missouri Secretary of State website for more information at www.sos.gov.