Which Missouri ballot questions passed and which failed? See when new laws take effect
Close to 3 million Missourians voted on the six ballot questions in the Nov. 5 general election. Learn which amendments passed and when you’ll see their effects.
In addition to choosing the president, U.S. senator and Congress members, Missouri voters voted on many statewide questions.
While statewide voter turnout data is not yet available, the Kansas City area saw fewer voters than 2020. Some counties say more participation than 2016.
Result percentages come from the unofficial results from Missouri Secretary of State’s Office, with all precincts reporting.
Passed
Amendment 2, legal sports betting
- Missouri voters narrowly approved the amendment to legalize gambling on sports games and teams.
- Results: 50.1% yes to 49.9% no
- Amendment 2 will take effect Dec. 5, 30 days after Tuesday’s vote. It requires that sports betting be allowed in the state no later than Dec. 1, 2025.
Amendment 3, legalizing abortion
- Voters chose to enshrine reproductive health care rights, including the right to abortion and birth control, in the Missouri constitution.
- Results: 51.7% yes to 48.25% no
- Amendment 3 will take effect Dec. 5, 30 days after Tuesday’s vote, overturning Missouri’s near-total ban. But it’ll likely take legal battles to increase access to abortion in the state.
Amendment 7, ranked-choice voting ban
- Voters passed Amendment 7 to ban ranked-choice voting and amend the constitution to specify that only U.S. citizens can vote, which is already illegal under U.S. law.
- Results: 68.5% yes to 31.5% no
- Amendment 7 will take effect Dec. 5, 30 days after Tuesday’s vote. It will not affect any election procedures currently used in the state.
Proposition A, minimum wage and paid sick leave
- Missourians decided to pass Proposition A, which will gradually increase the minimum wage to $15 per hour by January 2026 and allow most workers to earn paid sick time.
- Results: 57.6% yes to 42.4% no
- Beginning on Jan. 1, 2025, the Missouri minimum wage will increase from $12.30 per hour to $13.75. On May 1, 2025, employees will start earning one hour of paid sick time per 30 hours worked.
Failed
Amendment 5, gambling boat on the Osage River
Missourians rejected a plan to add a gambling riverboat to the Osage River between Jefferson City and the Lake of the Ozarks, which would have raised the limits by one on how many of the floating casinos can operate in the state.
Results: 52.4% no to 47.6% yes
Amendment 6, court fees for law enforcement
Voters rejected Amendment 6, which would have added additional fees for people going through the legal system to fund the pensions of sheriffs and prosecuting attorneys.
Results: 60.6% no to 39.2% yes
The Star’s Kacen Bayless, Jonathan Shorman, Daniel Desrochers, Natalie Wallington and Ilana Arougheti contributed reporting.
Have more questions about election results in Missouri? Ask the Service Journalism team at kcq@kcstar.com.
This story was originally published November 6, 2024 at 1:55 PM.
