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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.

Boone County prepares for final days of absentee voting

October 31, 2020 5:02 AM Ben Fein

There are only a few more days to cast an absentee ballot for the upcoming 2020 Presidential election.

April 6 election registration ends Wednesday.

Cole County clerk helping quarantined voters cast ballots

October 30, 2020 12:38 PM Victoria Bragg

Cole County’s election authority is considering expanding into next week a service that allows quarantined voters to cast ballots.

Boone, Cole County clerks, law enforcement on guard for Election Day security issues

October 28, 2020 6:30 PM Sydney Olsen

With Election Day coming up Tuesday, election officials and law enforcement say they are prepared to keep people at polling places safe should any issues arise.

Mid-Missouri clerks make plans to give quarantined, isolated voters chance to cast their ballots

October 28, 2020 5:13 AM Brittany Wiley

As the election nears, mid-Missouri clerks are making plans to help give anyone in quarantine or isolation from COVID-19 the chance to vote.

Early voting sets records in Mid-Missouri, across the country

October 27, 2020 3:50 PM ABC 17 News Team

Across the nation, voter turnouts have set records with a week until the election.

TRUTH ALERT: Clean Missouri back to oppose Amendment 3

October 26, 2020 8:25 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A group that supported a successful ballot measure in 2018 is back to oppose one this year. A new ad from Clean Missouri takes aim at Amendment 3. The amendment would ban some lobbyist gifts, lower campaign contribution limits and change the process Missouri will use to redraw state and federal legislative

Boone County clerk and post office team up for election event

October 23, 2020 1:08 PM Ben Fein

The clerk said over 17,000 people have already cast their ballot in Boone County.

‘Trump Parade’ draws hundreds in Mexico

October 18, 2020 7:05 AM Zach Boetto

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) Hundreds showed up to a ‘Trump Parade’ which turned some heads in Mexico, Mo. Saturday. “I think a lot of folks are paying attention to this election i think it’s one of the biggest elections that this country has ever seen,” said Dusty Blue, the event coordinator. Cars, trucks, motorcycles and RVs

Sen. Josh Hawley writing book: ‘The Tyranny of Big Tech’

October 16, 2020 9:58 AM Associated Press

Sen. Josh Hawley is working on a book about one of the Missouri Republican’s ongoing targets.

Former senator accuses Rowden of ‘lying’ in attack ad against Baker

October 8, 2020 3:50 PM Matthew Sanders

Former Democratic U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill accused state Sen. Caleb Rowden of lying in an attack ad against his election opponent Thursday.

WATCH: Jefferson City-based House candidates make their cases to voters

October 8, 2020 4:51 PM ABC 17 News Team

A Democrat and a Republican vying to represent the Jefferson City area in the state House will appear at a forum Thursday night.

Missouri governor says again he will pardon St. Louis couple

October 8, 2020 8:57 AM Associated Press

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is repeating his pledge to pardon a St. Louis couple if they are convicted of gun charges for waving guns at protesters in front of their home this summer.

Trump says “I’m not going to do a virtual debate’ with Biden, as commission makes changes after his COVID-19 diagnosis

October 8, 2020 7:14 AM Associated Press

Trump says “I’m not going to do a virtual debate’ with Biden, as commission makes changes after his COVID-19 diagnosis.

WATCH: State Senate candidates Rowden, Baker debate on ABC 17

October 7, 2020 2:25 PM ABC 17 News Team

ABC 17 News will air a debate between two political veterans seeking a contested state Senate seat Wednesday.

TRUTH ALERT: Rowden ad hits Baker on work record

October 5, 2020 7:59 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A political ad from the campaign of state Sen. Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) attacks his Democratic opponent on her work in the health care field. Rowden is running against Judy Baker for the state Senate District 19, which covers Boone and Cooper counties. An ABC 17 News Truth Alert looked into an attack