The first ballots for Missouri’s Nov. 5 General Election can be cast as early as Tuesday, Sept. 24.

With six weeks to go until election day, absentee voting begins Tuesday in each of the state’s county clerk offices and election authorities. Saline County Clerk Brittni Burton explains how voters can cast their ballots absentee.

Burton says curbside voting is again available for those who need it.

Burton reminds voters that until Oct. 22, voters must have a reason to vote absentee. She adds that sample ballots for Saline County are available on her office’s website.