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Voter registration deadlines loom

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While some of the specifics change from state to state, there are some rules that are the same in all of our Heartland states. While some of the specifics change from state to state, there are some rules that are the same in all of our Heartland states.
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) -

Just four Tuesday's from now, Americans will head to the polls to decide who will be President of the United States.

The deadline to register in Illinois and Kentucky is Tuesday, October 9.

If you're in Missouri and you want to be one of those voters, you have less than 48 hours to register.

The deadline to register in Missouri is Wednesday, October 10.

While some of the specifics change from state to state, there are some rules that are the same in all of our Heartland states.

First, in order to vote, you must be a registered voter in the jurisdiction where you live.

You can register to vote by going to the county clerk's office, the secretary of state's web site and print off a registration form, or register at any Department of Motor Vehicles location as long as you're getting a new driver's license or renewing your old one.

For any questions, refer to your election official's website.

Missouri: http://sos.mo.gov

Illinois: http://election.il.gov

Kentucky: http://elect.ky.gov

Tennessee: http://tennessee.gov/sos