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ELECTION UPDATES: Trump campaign files lawsuit in Georgia, 3rd lawsuit overall

November 3, 2020 11:51 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for regular Election Day updates.

Southern District win for Aldred turns Boone County offices to all Democrats

November 4, 2020 4:04 PM Zola Crowder

BOONE 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

Biden wins Boone, defeated handily in Cole and Callaway

November 4, 2020 1:07 AM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, 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.

Democratic representatives sweep the Boone County Commission race

November 3, 2020 4:57 PM Zach Boetto

BOONE 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

Rowden holds onto his state Senate seat

November 3, 2020 6:16 PM Amber Tabeling

Senator Caleb Rowden aims to hold onto his Missouri State Senate seat that he has held since 2016 against Judy Baker.

Voters in line to cast their absentee ballots Monday at the Boone County Government Center.

Redistricting going back to governor-appointed committee

November 3, 2020 3:21 PM Brittany Wiley

Missouri voters passed Amendment 3 Tuesday, undoing changes to how the state draws congressional and state legislative districts.

Galloway thanks supporters after defeat in Missouri governor’s race

November 3, 2020 5:15 PM Sydney Olsen

Democratic 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.

Baker loses after long state Senate campaign

November 3, 2020 6:06 PM Zola Crowder

Judy Baker will wait with her fellow Democrats to hear whether her bid to defeat incumbent state Sen. Caleb Rowden is successful.

UPDATE: Republican Mike Parson wins election for governor in Missouri

November 3, 2020 5:27 PM Connor Hirsch

If 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.

Complete presidential, state and local election results

November 3, 2020 6:31 PM ABC 17 News Team

Complete results for the presidential race and statewide and local contests.

Cole County voters get to the polls early on Election Day

November 3, 2020 12:53 PM Zach Boetto

The Cole County Clerk’s Office said Blair Oaks High School and Taos Knights of Columbus Hall were two of the most trafficked polling places.

Presidential race, Amendment 3 drive Columbia voters to polls

November 3, 2020 7:39 AM ABC 17 News Team

Long lines formed at Columbia polling places as they opened Tuesday morning.

WATCH: Boone County clerk talks what to expect at the polls

November 3, 2020 4:29 AM Brittany Wiley

Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon will join ABC 17 News This Morning on Tuesday to talk about what to expect at the polls.

Mid-Missouri clerks continue stepped-up absentee voting effort ahead of Election Day

November 2, 2020 11:59 AM Zach Boetto

Clerks’ offices in Boone, Cole and Callaway counties were working Monday to finish up absentee balloting and prepare for Election Day.

Galloway and Parson make final push for voters 1 day before election

November 2, 2020 3:35 PM Matt Ragsdale

One 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.

Boone County presidential primary voting

Top Missouri election official reminds voters of laws against electioneering

November 2, 2020 2:33 PM ABC 17 News Team

One thing that will not change is the rules against electioneering at polling places.

Missouri voter turnout forecast as highest in decades

November 2, 2020 1:06 PM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) Missouri election officials are predicting a strong turnout in Tuesday’s general election. Figures provided by the secretary of state’s office show that local election authorities are forecasting a statewide voter turnout of 75%. If that comes true, it would be the highest percentage turnout since 1992. About 828,000 people already had

Less than 24 hours out: what you need to know to vote in Boone County

November 2, 2020 5:45 AM Brittany Wiley

Before heading to the polls Tuesday, there are several things Boone County voters need to keep in mind.

Boone County Clerk's Office drive-thru event

Boone County offers additional option for voters exposed to COVID-19

November 1, 2020 8:13 PM Amber Tabeling

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Clerk’s Office is providing voters additional options to vote as those who are in quarantine or isolation due to COVID-19 have one more day to cast their ballots for the 2020 election. The Boone County Clerks office held a drive-thru event at Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services

Voting event held for quarantined Boone County residents

November 1, 2020 10:32 AM Ben Fein

The County Clerk’s Office held a drive-thru voting event for those in Boone who had tested positive for COVID-19 or had to quarantine due to the virus.