Missouri Election Resource Center for Retirees

Welcome to the MRTA Election Resource Center

Your vote matters, and we’re here to help you make informed decisions. The MRTA Election Resource Center is your trusted source for information on the issues and candidates that could affect Missouri’s retired educators, public schools, and retirement security. Here you’ll find nonpartisan resources to help you understand what’s on your ballot before you head to the polls.

Whether you’re researching a ballot measure, comparing candidates, or reviewing how your elected officials have voted in the past, the MRTA Election Resource Center is designed to give you the information you need to cast an informed vote.

The 2026 General Election will be held on November 3.

Candidate Survey Results — Get to Know Your Candidates

Candidate Survey Responses — NOW AVAILABLE!

An informed vote starts with knowing where candidates stand. MRTA has asked candidates seeking public office to share their positions on the issues that matter most to retired educators, active school employees, and public education. Survey responses will be posted here as they are received, giving you the opportunity to compare candidates before heading to the polls.

If you are not sure what districts you live in, use the Secretary of State’s website. Just put in your information and then click on view my districts:

https://voteroutreach.sos.mo.gov/portal/

To make it easy to find the information you’re looking for, responses are available in several formats:

Follow the Money!

When evaluating candidates, it is important to look beyond campaign promises and political advertisements. One of the clearest ways to better understand a candidate’s priorities is to see who is helping fund their campaign. Campaign contributions can come from individuals, political action committees (PACs), businesses, labor organizations, and advocacy groups. While a donation does not automatically determine how an elected official will vote, it can provide valuable insight into the interests and organizations supporting that candidate.

An informed voter is an empowered voter. We encourage you to examine the information, consider the sources of campaign funding, and decide for yourself what it may mean for the candidates asking for your vote. More coming soon.