Hornersville, Missouri Public Records

The Hornersville Police Department is responsible for law enforcement within the city limits. Records related to police incidents, arrests, and other law enforcement activities can be requested by contacting the department directly at their office in Hornersville. The Dunklin County Sheriff's Office, located in Kennett, Missouri, also has jurisdiction over the Hornersville area and maintains records related to their involvement in the community.

Voters in Hornersville are served by the Dunklin County Clerk, 108 East Main Street, Suite 101, Kennett, MO 63857, phone (573) 888-2717, which administers all elections including federal, state, county, and municipal contests. The County Clerk maintains voter registration rolls, issues absentee ballots, and certifies election results. Missouri residents can register to vote online at www.sos.mo.gov/elections/goVoteMissouri, which connects to the statewide voter registration system. Registration deadlines are the fourth Wednesday before each election (27 days prior for most elections). Eligible voters must be U.S. citizens, Missouri residents, at least 17.5 years old (18 to vote), and not serving a felony sentence or on probation/parole. Acceptable ID includes Missouri driver license, non-driver license, military ID, passport, or other government-issued photo identification. Hornersville conducts municipal elections for Mayor and City Council members on a schedule established by city ordinance, typically in April of odd-numbered years to coincide with Missouri's municipal election date. The next Hornersville municipal election will determine local leadership; candidate filing information and local ballot measures are available through Hornersville City Hall, (573) 737-2222, and the Dunklin County Clerk. Hornersville residents can find their assigned polling place by contacting the County Clerk or using the polling place lookup tool at www.sos.mo.gov/elections/pollfinder. Under Missouri law (Chapter 115 RSMo), voter registration lists are public records available for purchase for election-related purposes. Campaign finance reports for state and local candidates are filed with the Missouri Ethics Commission (state candidates) and accessible at www.mec.mo.gov, or with the county clerk (local candidates). Candidate filings, precinct-level results, and turnout statistics are public records maintained by the County Clerk. In the November 2024 presidential election, Dunklin County reported approximately 7,200 total votes cast from roughly 12,000 registered voters, representing about 60% turnout, with strong support for Republican candidates consistent with the county's conservative voting patterns. The November 3, 2026 general election will be significant for Hornersville and Dunklin County voters, featuring Missouri's U.S. Senate race (Republican Josh Hawley's seat is up for election in 2024, so 2026 will not feature a U.S. Senate race unless there is a special election; however, Missouri will elect a full slate of U.S. House representatives including District 8 which covers Dunklin County), all 163 Missouri House of Representatives seats including District 152 which represents Dunklin County, various county offices including Presiding Commissioner, Associate Commissioners, Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney, Assessor, Collector, Recorder, and potentially local school board and special district positions. Missouri does not have a gubernatorial election in 2026 (next in 2028). Absentee voting in Missouri is available for voters who meet specific criteria: absence from their jurisdiction on Election Day, incapacity or confinement due to illness or disability, religious belief or practice, employment as an election authority, or incarceration while eligible to vote. Absentee ballot applications are available from the Dunklin County Clerk and must be submitted by 5:00 PM the second Wednesday before the election. No-excuse absentee voting is not currently available in Missouri; voters must meet one of the statutory reasons.