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Four out of five Jefferson City Council races contested in Tuesday election

March 27, 2024 12:03 PM Hannah Falcon

In four out of five of the Jefferson City Council elections this month, candidates face competition.

Columbia City Council Second Ward candidates: Lisa Meyer

March 26, 2024 9:21 PM Matthew Sanders

ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates for key races in the April election.

Candidates file for statewide offices in August primary

March 26, 2024 7:01 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Tuesday was the last day for candidate filings for the Aug. 6 primary and several statewide offices will be contested. Here is a list of candidates who are running for various offices, as they appear on the Secretary of State’s website. Incumbent candidates have been noted in each race. U.S. Senator:

Columbia Board of Education candidates speak on school choice

March 26, 2024 1:14 PM Hannah Falcon

The Missouri legislature is moving forward with plans that could allow parents to move their children to other schools using public funds in Boone County. This comes as voters will decide on two Columbia Board of Education seats in one week.

Six Republicans file for state treasurer nomination

March 26, 2024 4:53 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Several candidates have filed to run for Missouri state treasurer’s office in the Aug. 6 primary. Missouri Treasurer Vivek Malek announced in a Tuesday press release that he will be running for a full term as treasurer. Malek, 47, was appointed as treasurer by Gov. Mike Parson after Scott Fitzpatrick was

President Joe Biden wins Missouri Democratic Primary

March 26, 2024 12:10 PM Madison Stuerman

According to a news release, 19,100 total votes were cast with Biden winning 85.3% of the vote, 61 of 64 pledged delegates to the Democratic National Convention.

Columbia City Council Second Ward candidates: Robert Schreiber III

March 26, 2024 10:05 AM Matthew Sanders

ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates for key races in the April election.

Tuesday marks last day candidates can file for the August primary

March 26, 2024 5:44 AM Marina Diaz

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Candidates planning to run for office in the August primary have until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday to file for office. The U.S. Senate, governor, and state legislature are just a few of the offices up for grabs in the August 6th election. Candidate filing for the August primary in Missouri opened

Where Columbia Ward 2 candidates stand on homelessness following another camp clearing

March 25, 2024 12:34 PM Hannah Falcon

Lisa Meyer, Robert Schreiber III and certified write-in candidate Lucio Bitoy are all running for the Ward 2 seat on the Columbia City Council.

Absentee voting opportunities on the weekends in Boone County

March 23, 2024 7:48 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) No-excuse absentee voting for the April municipal election began this week on March 19 and the Boone County Clerks office wants to give people the opportunity to exercise their constitutional right to vote. People will have another opportunity to cast their vote on Sunday at Douglas High School from 11 a.m. to

Biden leads Missouri’s Democratic presidential primary

March 23, 2024 5:25 AM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Democratic Party announced President Joe Biden is the projected winner of the state’s presidential primary Saturday night. Local voters who consider themselves Democrats, can exercise their democratic right at The Arc, Saturday. The voting doors will open at 8 a.m. and remain accessible until noon. According to Missouri Democrats, the

Columbia Board of Education candidate interview: Alvin Cobbins

March 22, 2024 10:12 PM Matthew Sanders

ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates for key races in the April election.

Columbia Board of Education candidate interview: Jeanne Snodgrass

March 21, 2024 6:14 PM Matthew Sanders

ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates for key races in the April election.

Columbia Board of Education candidate interview: John Potter

March 20, 2024 7:51 PM Matthew Sanders

ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates for key races in the April election.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Missouri phase out income taxes?

March 20, 2024 4:02 AM Matthew Sanders

The three major Republican candidates for Missouri governor agree on income taxes — they should be eliminated.

Boone County Commission says property tax freeze would likely apply to homes appraised at $300k or less

March 19, 2024 6:24 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Commission wrote in a Tuesday state that if a question about a property-tax freeze passes, it will likely only apply to homes that are appraised at $300,000 or less. Boone County voters on April 2 will vote either “yes” or “no” to the following question: “Shall the County of

Rowden will not run for office this year

March 18, 2024 11:11 AM Matthew Sanders

Columbia state Sen. Caleb Rowden said Monday that he is dropping out of the Republican primary for secretary of state and will not seek any office this year.

Pence says he ‘cannot in good conscience’ endorse Trump

March 15, 2024 3:34 PM CNN Newsource

By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN (CNN) — Former Vice President Mike Pence on Friday said he “cannot in good conscience” endorse presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump, a stunning repudiation of his former running mate and the president he served with. “Donald Trump is pursuing and articulating an agenda that is at odds with the conservative agenda

Boone County to decide senior property tax while cities see use, marijuana sales taxes

March 14, 2024 4:03 PM Matthew Sanders

Another April, another election full of use taxes and sales taxes.

Schools pack April ballots with bond and tax requests

March 14, 2024 3:58 PM Matthew Sanders

Schools around Mid-Missouri are packing ballots with requests for more money, whether it be bond issues or a request to increase property taxes.