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Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — More than 3 million Missourians cast ballots in Tuesday’s presidential election. The turnout exceeded the previous high mark of 2.9 million voters in the 2008 presidential election. But the 70% turnout rate fell a little short of the 75% threshold that had been forecast by local election officials. The state’s
Continue ReadingBOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Democratic candidate Justin Aldred’s win over Fred Parry for the Southern District seat on the Boone County Commission means every county officeholder will be a Democrat. Aldred, a political newcomer, beat Republican incumbent Parry by about 2,500 votes. Parry served one term after being elected in 2016 and will remain in
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Vice President Joe Biden won in Boone County but the margin was much smaller than the one President Donald Trump enjoyed in Cole and Callaway counties. Biden took about 55% of the presidential votes in reliably Democratic Boone County, getting 49,999 of the 91,200 votes cast. Trump garnered about 38,600 votes.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Despite several tightly contested races, the majority of Republicans kept their seats in the Missouri House following Tuesday’s election. You can find all the local seats that were up for election: 6th district: Republican Ed Lewis and Democrat Terrence Fiala 43rd district: Republican Kent Haden 44th district: Republican Cheri Toalson Reisch and
Continue ReadingBOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: Newcomer Justin Aldred beats out incumbent Fred Parry 25,361 to 22,830 for the Boone County Commission Southern District seat. Justin Aldred says he plans to learn all that he can in order to support the community. “I’m hoping to create a boone county commission that is open, honest and transparent
Continue ReadingSenator Caleb Rowden aims to hold onto his Missouri State Senate seat that he has held since 2016 against Judy Baker.
Continue ReadingMissouri voters passed Amendment 3 Tuesday, undoing changes to how the state draws congressional and state legislative districts.
Continue ReadingDemocratic state Auditor Nicole Galloway told supporters Tuesday night that she hoped her campaign was one they could take pride in despite her loss to Republican Gov. Mike Parson.
Continue ReadingJudy Baker will wait with her fellow Democrats to hear whether her bid to defeat incumbent state Sen. Caleb Rowden is successful.
Continue ReadingIf incumbent Republican Governor Mike Parson defeats Democratic State Auditor Nicole Galloway, it will be his first gubernatorial win. His campaign is hosting a watch party in Springfield Tuesday.
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Continue ReadingThe Cole County Clerk’s Office said Blair Oaks High School and Taos Knights of Columbus Hall were two of the most trafficked polling places.
Continue ReadingLong lines formed at Columbia polling places as they opened Tuesday morning.
Continue ReadingBoone County Clerk Brianna Lennon will join ABC 17 News This Morning on Tuesday to talk about what to expect at the polls.
Continue ReadingColumbia city leaders will get a COVID-19 update Monday after the Columbia/Boone County Health Department extended health orders for two more weeks.
Continue ReadingClerks’ offices in Boone, Cole and Callaway counties were working Monday to finish up absentee balloting and prepare for Election Day.
Continue ReadingOne day before the 2020 General Election, Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and his Democratic opponent state auditor Nicole Galloway toured the state making one final push for last-minute votes.
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