Cape Girardeau Ballot Measures, Explained Simply: November 3, 2026
Each measure below is explained in plain words, from the official ballot language and Cape Girardeau County. For every one we say what a yes vote means and what a no vote means. This page does not tell you how to vote.
Election day is November 3, 2026. Last updated October 11, 2026. For the candidates, see what's on the ballot in Cape Girardeau.
Statewide
Amendment 5
Missouri does not have a Show-Me Prosperity Fund today. This would create one in the state treasury. The Legislature could put money into it, and the state treasurer would invest that money. The money could later help replace state taxes, but only after the fund grows enough to cover them.
- If Yes wins
- A yes vote means Missouri would create the Show-Me Prosperity Fund and allow it to be built up for possible use in replacing state taxes.
- If No wins
- A no vote means the state would not create the Show-Me Prosperity Fund.
- How it got on the ballot: Referred by the Missouri General Assembly.
Explained from Missouri Senate SJR 95 bill information, Missouri State Auditor fiscal note, SJR 95, Missouri State Auditor fiscal-note list. Listed by Missouri State Auditor.
Amendment 6
Today, county sheriff rules can differ across Missouri. This amendment would require each county to elect a sheriff for a four-year term. It would also make the sheriff the county's chief law enforcement officer and limit how a sheriff can be removed.
- If Yes wins
- A yes vote means every county would have to elect a sheriff for a four-year term, with the duties and protections stated in the amendment.
- If No wins
- A no vote means this change to county sheriffs would not take effect.
- How it got on the ballot: Referred by the Missouri General Assembly.
Explained from Missouri Senate SJR 87 bill information, Missouri State Auditor fiscal-note list. Listed by Missouri State Auditor.
Amendment 6
People in Missouri can already use petitions to propose laws and constitutional changes. This proposal would call those petition rights fundamental rights and set limits on laws that affect them. It would also require an 80% vote in each legislative chamber before lawmakers could send voters a change to a voter-approved initiative.
- If Yes wins
- A yes vote means the constitution would add these protections and restrictions for initiative and referendum rights.
- If No wins
- A no vote means the current constitutional rules for initiatives and referendums would remain unchanged by this proposal.
- How it got on the ballot: Citizen initiative petition.
Explained from Ballotpedia: Missouri voters to decide amendment on initiative and referendum powers. Listed by Ballotpedia.