- The training will be held in-person only at Deaconess Center, 1000 N. Vandeventer Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63113.
September 8 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
For organizations, community leaders, faith communities, and those who share information with others
Voting Rights & Election Updates: What Your Community Needs to Know
Missouri’s voting landscape is changing quickly. Join us for an in-depth session on the latest developments affecting voters and the organizations that support them.
Topics will include:
- What Missouri’s recent redistricting changes mean for the August congressional primaries and the November election
- Current litigation and policy developments impacting voters
- Scenario planning for common Election Year questions and challenges
- Strategies for identifying and responding to misinformation and voter confusion
- The upcoming implementation of Rights Restoration legislation, which is expected to make approximately 41,000 Missourians newly eligible to vote beginning in November
- Resources and tools to help educate staff, volunteers, congregants, clients, and community members
Participants will leave with timely information, practical resources, and greater confidence in helping others navigate the election process.
September 14 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
For individual voters and community members
Know Your Rights. Know the Changes. Be Ready to Vote.
With major election developments unfolding across Missouri, now is the time to understand your rights and prepare for November.
Join us to learn:
- How recent redistricting decisions may affect voters and upcoming elections
- What changes to expect as Rights Restoration legislation expands voting eligibility to thousands of Missourians on probation or parole
- How to recognize and respond to election misinformation
- Key voter protections and what to do if problems arise at the polls
- How to ensure your voter registration is valid and up to date and what ID you need to show to vote
- Practical steps to ensure you’re ready to cast your ballot with confidence
Whether you’re voting for the first time or simply want the latest information, this session will provide clear, reliable guidance to help you navigate the election season.
Upcoming Events
MOVPC Voting Rights and Education Events Sept 8 and Sept 14, 2026
These sessions lead by Missouri Voter Protection Coalition are designed to help Missouri communities understand and navigate recent changes to the voting and election landscape. Participants will receive timely information on voting rights, redistricting, election updates, misinformation, voter protections, and Rights Restoration.
Young Black Male Suicide Awareness Initiative presents Community Day of Hope, Healing & Wellness – Aug 22, 2026
A day of awareness about the issue of suicide in our community and the resources available to support families.
Commemorating the 1917 East St. Louis Race Riot – Jul 2, 2026
Join the East St. Louis Historical Society, Metro East Organizing Coalition (MEOC) and Heritage Programs, Inc. as we remember the 1917 East St. Louis Race Riot – Honoring the black lives lost, the families who survived, and the community that continues to rise.
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