ELECTION UPDATE: Quade easily wins Democratic nomination for Missouri governor
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Schaefer concedes Third Congressional District Republican nomination to Onder
Kurt Schaefer felt good going into Election Night.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do political ads influence your vote?
Political advertising is everywhere you look right now.
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Boone, Cole clerks ready for strong August primary turnout
Boone and Cole counties are each preparing for more than a quarter of registered voters to cast ballots in the primary next month.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should local governments prioritize affordable housing?
America is in a housing crunch.
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Local Democrats praise Biden for public remarks on dropping out of presidential race
Mid-Missouri Democrats are reacting positively to President Joe Biden’s address to the nation Wednesday night — his first speech since dropping out of the 2024 presidential race earlier this week.
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Open Third Congressional District seat draws nine candidates
Nine candidates have filed for Missouri’s open Third Congressional District seat after Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer decided not to run again after serving in the position since 2009.
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Luetkemeyer reflects on time in office
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO) is retiring at the end of his term. ABC 17 News spoke with several candidates who are on the ballot in the Aug. 6 primary for the Third District seat. ABC 17 News anchor Meghan Drakas sat down with Luetkemeyer, who reflected on his time in office.
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Third Congressional District candidate interview: Bethany Mann
ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates in the August primary ahead of the election.
Continue Reading Missouri Third Congressional District candidate: Kurt Schaefer
ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates in the August primary ahead of the election.
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Some Missouri Democratic delegates show support for Harris after Biden steps away from campaign
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some Missouri Democratic delegates say Vice President Kamala Harris is a strong candidate to be the next Democratic presidential nominee following President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the 2024 race. Biden made the announcement on Sunday afternoon, stating he believed it is in the best interest of the country and
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Biden dropping out complicates presidential election picture
President Joe Biden’s decision to drop his reelection campaign creates major uncertainty for a Democratic Party that will soon have to select a nominee, a University of Missouri political science professor told ABC 17 News on Monday.
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Applications to vote absentee in Missouri close next week
Primary elections are just around the corner, and so is the deadline to register to vote absentee.
Continue ReadingMissouri Democratic lawmakers react to Biden ending reelection campaign
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Following President Joe Biden ending his bid for reelection, many Missouri democratic lawmakers are saying it was the right choice. “I think it’s a good decision. I think that’s what America wants. I think that’s what America needed,” said Missouri State Representative David Tyson Smith. “You know, I trust President Biden and
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Missouri 50th House District candidate interview: Jeff Basinger
ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates in the August primary ahead of the election.
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Missouri 44th District House candidate interview: Bryce Beal
ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates in the August primary ahead of the election.
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Missouri 44th District House candidate interview: John Martin
ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates in the August primary ahead of the election.
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Boone County Sheriff candidate interview: Dwayne Carey
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Nia Hinson: So to start I’ll just have you tell me a little bit more about yourself. Dwayne Carey: Uh I’m Dwayne Carey. Boone County Sheriff for the last 19 and a half years. Um I’ve been at the sheriff’s office for almost 35. I was born and raised in Boone
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Boone County Sheriff candidate interview: Charles Blair
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Nia Hinson: Alright, so to start I’ll have you just tell me a little bit more about yourself? Charles Blair: Yes. So my name is Charles Blair uh I’ve been in law enforcement for 36 years. I’ve worked for four different law enforcement agencies uh I have a mast, I’m sorry,
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Boone County Sheriff Dwayne Carey, Charles Blair run against each other in 2020 rematch
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Aug. 6, Boone County residents will vote to either reelect Sheriff Dwayne Carey or elect his opponent Charles Blair. Carey and Blair both ran for sheriff in 2020, where Carey won with 67% of the vote. In 2020, Blair ran as a Republican. However, both candidates are running as Democrats
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