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Applications to vote absentee in Missouri close next week

July 19, 2024 11:17 AM Allison Weaver

Primary elections are just around the corner, and so is the deadline to register to vote absentee.

Missouri Democratic lawmakers react to Biden ending reelection campaign

July 21, 2024 7:17 PM Olivia Hayes

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

Biden drops out of 2024 race after disastrous debate inflamed age concerns. VP Harris gets his nod

July 21, 2024 1:07 PM Associated Press

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection after a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about the incumbent’s fitness for office. The unprecedented announcement, delivered less than four months before the election, immediately upended a

Bush, Basinger square off in Democratic primary for Missouri’s 50th district

July 19, 2024 8:27 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A new candidate will represent Missouri’s 50th District in the state house next year. Gregg Bush and Jeff Basinger will face off in the Democratic primary on Aug. 6 for the chance to run against Republican Joshua Blakeman, who is running unopposed in the Republican primary. The seat is open after Rep.

TRUTH ALERT: Missouri police group calls pro-Scharf attack ad ‘disturbing’

July 19, 2024 5:29 PM Lucas Geisler

A Missouri police group is criticizing a political ad that centers around Attorney General Andrew Bailey and a Hermann police officer killed in 2023.

Missouri 50th House District candidate interview: Gregg Bush

July 19, 2024 4:04 PM Mitchell Kaminski

ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates in the August primary ahead of the election.

Missouri 50th House District candidate interview: Jeff Basinger

July 19, 2024 4:06 PM Mitchell Kaminski

ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates in the August primary ahead of the election.

Missouri 44th District State Representative candidate interview: Dave Raithel

July 18, 2024 11:08 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates in the August primary ahead of the election. Below is an interview with Dave Raithel seeking election to the 44th House District seat being vacated by Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville). He is the only Democratic candidate running. Bryce Beal and John Martin are running against each other

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you been watching the Republican National Convention?

July 19, 2024 2:36 AM ABC 17 News Team

American political observers have been fixated on Milwaukee this week as the Republican Party holds its national convention.

Beal, Martin battle for Republican nomination for Missouri’s 44th District

July 18, 2024 10:41 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) For the first time in eight years, someone other than Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville) will represent Missouri’s 44th district. Bryce Beal and John Martin would each like to see the district remain red. but first must go head-to-head in the Aug. 6 primary. The winner will face Democrat Dave Raithel, who is

Parson endorses Kehoe in Missouri gubernatorial race

July 18, 2024 6:58 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson officially endorsed Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe in the Missouri governor race on Thursday. In a press release sent by Kehoe’s campaign, Parson said “To keep Missouri moving forward, we need a conservative leader who can get things done as our next governor. That’s why I am proud to endorse

WATCH LIVE: Trump to accept nomination at Republican National Convention

July 18, 2024 5:24 PM Matthew Sanders

Former president Donald Trump is set to accept the Republican presidential nomination Thursday night.

Missouri Republicans anticipating Trump’s RNC acceptance speech

July 18, 2024 5:05 PM Olivia Hayes

Former President Donald Trump will take the stage at the Republican National Convention on Thursday night to accept the GOP nomination for president.

Missouri 44th District House candidate interview: Bryce Beal

July 18, 2024 4:39 PM Mitchell Kaminski

ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates in the August primary ahead of the election.

Missouri 44th District House candidate interview: John Martin

July 18, 2024 4:39 PM Mitchell Kaminski

ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates in the August primary ahead of the election.

Boone County Sheriff candidate interview: Dwayne Carey

July 18, 2024 12:37 AM Nia Hinson

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

Boone County Sheriff candidate interview: Charles Blair

July 17, 2024 11:38 PM Nia Hinson

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,

TRUTH ALERT: AG Andrew Bailey’s record criticized in attack ad

July 17, 2024 3:53 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A political action committee hoping to upend Attorney General Andrew Bailey from his office has criticized some of his decisions. But the attorney general’s campaign called many of the claims misleading, and explained to ABC 17 News some of the things Bailey has done. The ad is produced by “Defend Missouri,”

Boone County Sheriff Dwayne Carey, Charles Blair run against each other in 2020 rematch

July 17, 2024 10:29 PM Nia Hinson

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

Columbia Capital Investment Sales Tax interview: Jill Schlude, Columbia Police Chief

July 16, 2024 10:27 PM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The following is the full transcript of an interview ABC 17 News reporter Gabrielle Teiner conducted with Columbia Police Chief Jill Schlude. Gabrielle Teiner: All right. Can I have you state your name? Spell it. And your title? Jill Schlude: Sure Jill Schlude j i l l s c h l u