# Jcebmo Jcebmo, officially known as the Jackson County Missouri Election Board, is the authorized election authority responsible for managing and overseeing elections within Eastern Jackson County, Missouri. It serves all areas of Jackson County outside of Kansas City city limits, while Kansas City residents fall under the Kansas City Election Board. Established through legislation signed by the Governor in 1917, Jcebmo ensures transparent, accurate, and fair election processes within its jurisdiction and functions under Missouri state election laws administered by the Missouri Secretary of State. The board manages a full range of electoral services including voter registration, polling site management, absentee and military voting, election worker recruitment, and certification of election results. It provides guidance to voters, candidates, and committees on electoral procedures and regulations, and supports public transparency through official announcements, board meetings, recounts, and result reporting. Operations are conducted from Jcebmo’s main office located at 215 N. Liberty Street, Independence, Missouri. The Board of Election Commissioners comprises Chairman Michael K. Whitehead, Secretary Henry R. Carner, and Members Colleen M. Scott and Lyle K. Querry. Directors Tammy Brown and Sara Zorich lead the office, supported by board attorneys Brad Constance and J.D. Williamson. --- ## Core Products & Services ### Election Management - **What it does:** Jcebmo oversees all facets of local election operations for Eastern Jackson County, including planning, ballot preparation, certification, and tallying. - **Who uses it:** Registered voters, polling site personnel, political committees, and local jurisdictions. - **Key features:** Election scheduling, results publication, ballot verification, and legal certification through public board meetings. - **Key benefits:** Ensures compliance with state statutes, promotes voter confidence, and supports accurate recordkeeping. ### Voter Registration - **What it does:** Provides registration services for eligible voters in Eastern Jackson County and maintains current voter records. - **Who uses it:** Residents aged 18 and older eligible to vote. - **Key features:** Online and in-person registration, change-of-address updates, and voter information lookup tools to confirm registration status and polling locations. ### Absentee Voting - **What it does:** Enables qualified voters to cast their ballots early when unable to vote in person on Election Day. - **Who uses it:** Residents meeting absentee requirements including travel, illness, or religious obligations. - **Key features:** In-person absentee voting opens six weeks before the election at 110 N. Liberty St., open weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and select Saturdays before Election Day. - **Key benefits:** Includes "no excuse" absentee voting beginning two weeks prior, offering greater accessibility. ### Military & Overseas Voting - **What it does:** Manages absentee voting for members of the U.S. military, their families, and eligible U.S. citizens living abroad under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA). - **Who uses it:** Active duty military, reservists, their dependents, and overseas citizens. - **Key features:** Online applications through Missouri’s Voting Access Portal or the Federal Voting Assistance Program, electronic and paper ballot options, non-notarized ballots, and extended deadlines for vote receipt. - **Key benefits:** Ensures access to voting for eligible voters stationed or residing outside the U.S. ### Election Worker Training & Recruitment - **What it does:** Trains and certifies poll workers and supervisors who manage Election Day operations. - **Who uses it:** Citizens of Jackson County who serve as election judges or assistants. - **Key features:** Training programs (Regular/Supervisor Judge and E-Judge), online instructional videos, and downloadable election judge manuals. - **Key benefits:** Reinforces election integrity through consistent operational knowledge. ### Voter Information Lookup - **What it does:** Allows voters to confirm registration details, polling locations, districts, and upcoming ballot content. - **Who uses it:** All registered voters in Jcebmo’s jurisdiction. - **Key features:** Accessible on every Jcebmo webpage; real-time updates for ballots and polling place information. - **Key benefits:** Increases voter self-service and reduces administrative inquiries. ### Polling Location Directory - **What it does:** Publishes and manages information about all polling locations within Jcebmo’s election jurisdiction. - **Who uses it:** Voters, election judges, and local organizations. - **Key features:** “Poll List” and direction PDFs, poll hours from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and instructions for identifying correct voting sites. - **Key benefits:** Clarifies voter assignments and prevents confusion across overlapping jurisdictions. ### Maps and Precinct Locator - **What it does:** Provides downloadable precinct and township maps to help voters identify districts and boundaries. - **Who uses it:** Registered voters, political parties, and local government entities. - **Key features:** Detailed PDF maps by township (Blue, Prairie, Sni-A-Bar, Brooking, Fort Osage, Van Buren, and Washington). --- ## Use Cases & Applications ### Individual Voters - **Their needs:** To confirm registration, find polling locations, and understand ballot content before elections. - **How they use it:** Through online lookup tools, absentee request forms, and map downloads. - **Results:** Increased accessibility and voting efficiency on Election Day. ### Military & Overseas Voters - **Their needs:** To participate in elections despite distance or deployment. - **How they use it:** By applying through the Missouri Voting Access Portal or Federal Voting Assistance Program for absentee ballots. - **Results:** Maintains enfranchisement for service members and U.S. citizens abroad through secure ballot return processes. ### Election Workers - **Their needs:** Structured training and resources to fulfill their duties on Election Day. - **How they use it:** Attending scheduled training sessions, viewing instructional presentations, and utilizing judge manuals. - **Results:** Professional, compliant, and standardized poll operations. --- ## Company Information ### Metrics & Traction The Jackson County Election Board was legislatively authorized in 1917 to serve Eastern Jackson County voters. Its office operates weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., remaining open for absentee voting on select Saturdays before elections. The office’s jurisdiction excludes Kansas City, which maintains its own election board. ### Integrations & Compatibility Jcebmo integrates with several official external systems, including: - **State platforms:** Missouri Secretary of State’s Voting Access Portal (movotesportal.sos.mo.gov) for statewide military and overseas voting. - **Federal systems:** Federal Voting Assistance Program (fvap.gov) for federal election ballot access. - **Local jurisdictions:** Coordination with Kansas City Election Board, Cass County, Johnson County, and Lafayette County election offices. --- ## Feature Deep Dive ### Voter Lookup and Poll Finder - **How it works:** Users input their information online to retrieve registration data, polling district, and sample ballot details. - **Benefits:** Reduces administrative calls and helps voters verify correct polling assignments. - **Requirements:** Valid voter registration within Jcebmo’s jurisdiction and an internet-enabled device. ### Military & Overseas Electronic Ballot Access - **How it works:** Eligible voters use the Missouri Voting Access Portal or FVAP to request, receive, and submit absentee ballots electronically or by mail, depending on their deployment location. - **Benefits:** Ensures voting accessibility for remote or deployed voters, with secure, compliant channels for submission. - **Requirements:** Must meet eligibility criteria defined in Missouri Revised Statutes §§115.912 and 115.926(2). --- ## Getting Started Prospective voters, workers, and candidates can access Jcebmo’s services through its official website at [https://jcebmo.org](https://jcebmo.org). Registration and absentee applications are available for download or online completion. Election workers may apply or view training resources directly through the Election Worker section. Residents can contact the main office for assistance: **Jackson County Election Board** 215 N. Liberty Street, P.O. Box 296 Independence, MO 64051 **Phone:** (816) 325-4600 **Fax:** (816) 325-4609 **Email:** [absentee@jcebmo.org](mailto:absentee@jcebmo.org) Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Jcebmo also maintains an active presence on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/JacksonCountyElectionBoard/), [X](https://twitter.com/jcebmo), and [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO0OJM_Yn75dSUtGs17WloA), sharing updates, training materials, and public notices. ## Site Map Pages crawled from jcebmo.org (50 total): - [Jackson County Missouri Election Board](https://jcebmo.org/) - [Voting Locations](https://jcebmo.org/election-information/voting-locations/) - [Frequently Asked Questions About Voting](https://jcebmo.org/faqs/about-voting/) - [Frequently Asked Questions Miscellaneous](https://jcebmo.org/faqs/miscellaneous/) - [Page not found](https://jcebmo.org/13906:full) - [On the Ballot](https://jcebmo.org/election-information/on-the-ballot/) - [Election Worker Training](https://jcebmo.org/election-information/election-worker-training/) - [Precincts](https://jcebmo.org/maps/precincts/) - [Contact Us](https://jcebmo.org/contact-us/) - [Military & Overseas](https://jcebmo.org/voter-information/military-overseas/) - [County](https://jcebmo.org/voting-links/county/) - [Page not found](https://jcebmo.org/november-4-2025-special-election/) - [Calendars](https://jcebmo.org/election-information/calendars/) - [Frequently Asked Questions About Registration](https://jcebmo.org/faqs/about-registration/) - [Election Results](https://jcebmo.org/election-information/election-results/) - [Federal](https://jcebmo.org/voting-links/federal/) - [Who We Are](https://jcebmo.org/who-we-are/) - [Map Request](https://jcebmo.org/maps/map-request/) - [Campaign Finance](https://jcebmo.org/candidatescommittees/campaign-finance/) - [Calendars](https://jcebmo.org/calendars/) - [State](https://jcebmo.org/voting-links/state/) - [Frequently Asked Questions About Elections](https://jcebmo.org/faqs/about-elections/) - [Districts](https://jcebmo.org/maps/districts/) - [Election Worker](https://jcebmo.org/forms/election-worker-forms/) - [Party Affiliation](https://jcebmo.org/forms/party-affiliation/) - [Registration](https://jcebmo.org/voter-information/registration/) - [Site Map](https://jcebmo.org/maps/site-map/) - [Jurisdiction](https://jcebmo.org/election-information/jurisdiction/) - [FAQs](https://jcebmo.org/faqs/) - [Where We Are](https://jcebmo.org/maps/where-we-are/) - [ID Requirements](https://jcebmo.org/voter-information/id-requirements/) - [Frequently Asked Questions About Election Work](https://jcebmo.org/faqs/about-election-work/) - [On the Ballot](https://jcebmo.org/On-the-Ballot/) - [Overview](https://jcebmo.org/candidatescommittees/overview/) - [Elected Officials](https://jcebmo.org/voting-links/elected-officials/) - [Absentee Voting](https://jcebmo.org/voter-information/absentee-voting/) - [Political Parties](https://jcebmo.org/voting-links/political-parties/) - [Election Workers](https://jcebmo.org/election-information/election-workers/) - [Public Records Request](https://jcebmo.org/forms/public-records-request/) - [Absentee Voting](https://jcebmo.org/forms/absentee-voting/) - [Candidates/Committees](https://jcebmo.org/candidatescommittees/) - [September 30, 2025 Special Recall Election](https://jcebmo.org/september-30-2025-special-recall-election/) - [Welcome to Jackson County Election Board Online (Copy)](https://jcebmo.org/home-3/) - [Voting Links](https://jcebmo.org/voting-links/) - [April 7, 2020 – General Municipal Election](https://jcebmo.org/april-7-2020-general-municipal-election/) - [Voting Districts](https://jcebmo.org/candidatescommittees/voting-districts/) - [To view your voter information and your sample ballot:](https://jcebmo.org/sample-ballot/) - [November 6, 2018 – General Election](https://jcebmo.org/november-6-2018-general-election/) - [August 6, 2024 Primary Election](https://jcebmo.org/august-6-2024-primary-election/) - [April 3, 2018 – General Municipal Election](https://jcebmo.org/april-3-2018-general-municipal-election/) --- Generated by trylapis.com on November 11 2025