QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you like Missouri’s voter ID law?
The Cole County Circuit Court is hearing a challenge to Missouri’s voter ID law this week.
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‘We are turning up the heat’: Biden sharpens critiques of Trump with a year to go until the election
By Arlette Saenz, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — President Joe Biden is sharpening his attacks against former President Donald Trump – in public and, even more so, in private – as recent polls show warning signs for the Democrat in their possible rematch next fall. Biden personally wanted to speak out this week after Trump
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Jefferson City Ward 2 councilman announces plans to run for re-election
Current Jefferson City Councilman Mike Lester has announced he plans to run for re-election in the April municipal election.
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Boone County judge planning run for circuit judge seat
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – A Boone County associate circuit judge is eyeing a run for a mid-Missouri circuit judge next year. Judge Stephanie Morrell filed paperwork on Wednesday with the Missouri Ethics Commission to run for the Division 3 seat in the 13th Judicial Circuit. The circuit covers felony criminal cases and some civil matters
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Eldon approves weed tax, Pettis County fire district extends boundaries; more area election results available
Editor’s note: Audrain County results were added on Wednesday. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Multiple counties around Mid-Missouri had elections on Tuesday. Miller County had a pair of propositions on its ballot and Pettis County asked votes if the fire district should expand its boundaries. View the full area results — by county — updated throughout the
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will you watch the Republican primary debate?
The third Republican presidential primary debate is set for Wednesday night in Miami.
Continue Reading Meta prohibits generative AI tools for political ads
Meta is prohibiting political advertisers from using the company’s new, artificial intelligence tools that help brands generate text, backgrounds and other marketing content, in what the company says is a decision to limit the technology’s potential risks.
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Several Mid-Missouri counties to hold local elections Tuesday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several counties across Mid-Missouri are holding local elections Tuesday. Polls open at 6 a.m. and will close at 7 p.m. Audrain, Chariton, Miller and Osage County are asking community members to head to the polls to decide on several items including sales taxes and emergency management districts among other items. Chariton County
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Republican Vernetti says he’ll challenge incumbent Lake of the Ozarks state representative
A Camden County businessman said Monday that he will seek to unseat an incumbent in the Missouri House.
Continue Reading Democrats are counting on abortion politics to help deliver wins in key races across the country this week
In the 16 months since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, six states have held direct votes on the future of abortion rights within their borders. And on six occasions, the pro-abortion rights side has prevailed — including in traditionally conservative states like Kentucky.
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Hamra announces gubernatorial bid as Democrat
Editor’s note: This article has been corrected to indicate the correct Christopher Wright is running for governor as a Republican. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mike Hamra announced a bid for the 2024 Missouri governor in a Thursday press release. Hamra is from Springfield, Missouri, and states he is the CEO of Hamra Enterprises. The release states
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Mann announces he will not seek reelection for Missouri House seat, citing mental health concerns
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) State Rep. Doug Mann (D-Columbia) announced in a Wednesday press release that he will not seek reelection for his seat next year. The release states he will forgo a reelection bid “due to lingering mental health concerns.” Mann has suffered from “chronic treatment-resistant depression for years,” according to the release. The release
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Queer rights advocate to take on incumbent for Missouri House of Representatives seat
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Democratic queer rights advocate is officially in the race to represent the 48th District in the Missouri House of Representatives. Joseph “Joe” Jefferies tells ABC 17 he is running for the state legislature because of recent controversial legislation on transgender youth and adults, libraries and more. He will face off
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Columbia state senator announces intent to run for Missouri secretary of state at University of Missouri homecoming parade
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia State Sen. Caleb Rowden announced his plans to run for Missouri secretary of state by displaying a large sign at the University of Missouri Homecoming parade. The Republican served as Senate President Pro Tem this year. Due to term limits, Rowden’s time in the Missouri Senate is coming to an end
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Schwadron announces bid for Missouri Secretary of State
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) State Rep. Adam Schwadron (R-St. Charles) has announced his bid for Missouri’s Secretary of State, according to a Thursday night press release. The position is currently held by Jay Ashcroft, who announced his gubernatorial campaign in April. Schwadron was first elected in 2020 and recently won his reelection bid in 2022 over
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Plocher announces bid for lieutenant governor
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Speaker of the House Dean Plocher (R-St. Louis) announced his bid for Lieutenant Governor on Wednesday in a press release. In his press release, Plocher describes himself as a conservative and showed support for Missouri’s abortion ban, as well as the Save Women’s Sports Act that was signed by
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Democrat Raithel launches 44th House District candidacy
A Democrat who challenged the Republican incumbent in the 44th Missouri House District will run again next year.
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Columbia representative Steinhoff to run for reelection
A Columbia Democrat said Monday that she plans to seek a second term in the state House.
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Boone County Commissioner Thompson says she’ll seek reelection
A Boone County commissioner with more than a decade in office will seek reelection this fall.
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A judge has rewritten Missouri ballot summary language that described ‘dangerous’ abortions
By SUMMER BALLENTINE Associated Press COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri judge has tossed Republican-written ballot summary language Monday that described several proposed constitutional amendments as allowing “dangerous and unregulated abortions until live birth.” The judge ruled Monday and rewrote the summary to say the amendment will undo Missouri’s almost total ban on abortions. The
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