Gerald, Missouri Public Records

The Gerald Police Department is responsible for maintaining public safety records, including incident reports, arrest records, and crime statistics. Individuals seeking information about law enforcement activities in Gerald can submit requests through the department's website at https://www.gerald.mo.us/police-department or by visiting the police station at 215 West Meramec Street, Gerald, MO 63037.

Gerald, Missouri voters are served by the Franklin County Clerk's Office, Elections Division, located at 400 East Locust Street, Suite 109, Union, MO 63084. The office can be reached at (636) 583-6355, and election information is available at www.franklinmo.org/clerk. Missouri residents can register to vote online at www.sos.mo.gov/elections/govotemissouri, by mail using a voter registration application, or in person at the County Clerk's office or any Missouri license office. The registration deadline is the fourth Wednesday prior to any election. Voters must provide proof of identity and U.S. citizenship when registering for the first time. Missouri requires voters to present a photo ID at the polls, such as a driver's license, passport, or military ID. Because Gerald is an unincorporated community, there are no municipal elections for mayor or city council. Gerald residents vote in Franklin County elections for county offices such as County Executive, County Council members, Sheriff, Assessor, Collector, and other countywide positions, as well as state and federal elections. Missouri state legislative districts covering Gerald include a State Senate district and a State House district; residents can verify their districts using the online voter registration lookup. Polling place assignments for Gerald voters can be found using the polling place locator at www.sos.mo.gov/elections/pollfinder by entering a residential address. In the November 2024 presidential election, Franklin County reported a voter turnout of approximately 73%, with about 68,000 ballots cast out of roughly 93,000 registered voters, reflecting strong Republican voter participation in this conservative-leaning county. For the November 3, 2026 general election, Missouri voters will decide several key races. The U.S. Senate seat currently held by Josh Hawley is not up in 2026, but Missouri will not have a gubernatorial race in 2026 either, as the Governor's race was in 2024. However, all 163 seats in the Missouri House of Representatives are up for election every two years, so Gerald voters will choose their state representative. Additionally, certain Franklin County offices may be on the ballot depending on term schedules, potentially including County Clerk, Recorder of Deeds, Public Administrator, and County Council seats. Absentee voting in Missouri is available for voters who meet specific criteria, including illness, absence from the county on Election Day, religious belief or practice, employment as an election authority, incarceration (if still eligible), or participation in the address confidentiality program. Absentee ballot applications must be submitted to the Franklin County Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on the second Wednesday before the election. Missouri does not have universal no-excuse mail voting. Voter registration lists in Missouri are public records and can be requested from the County Clerk's office for a fee. Campaign finance reports for state and local candidates are filed with the Missouri Ethics Commission and available online at www.mec.mo.gov. Election results by precinct are posted on the Franklin County Clerk's website after certification. Candidate filings for county and municipal offices are also public and available through the County Clerk.