By Meg Cunningham, The Beacon

The November general election in Missouri is fast approaching, with a high-profile U.S. Senate race on the ballot along with votes on several crucial issues and numerous races for state and local offices.

Thanks to a new law that took effect on Aug. 28, voters will encounter new rules and deadlines this year.

For instance, pending the results of court challenges, voters need a government-issued photo ID to cast a ballot.  They also have two weeks of no-excuse in-person absentee voting available to them for the first time. 

To help voters keep up with the changes, The Beacon presents a list of important dates heading into the 2022 general election season. 

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