Your Voice Your Vote Archives

Potential for caucus chaos in Nevada

February 20, 2020 10:50 AM ABC 17 News Team

With the blended voting system in Nevada, many commentators are concerned that there may be a repeat of the delays experienced in Iowa.

Missouri Attorney General Schmitt seeks election

February 19, 2020 2:18 PM Associated Press

Republican Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt says he’s running to keep his seat.

Analyzing Bloomberg in Nevada

February 19, 2020 2:08 PM ABC 17 News Team

An examination of Bloomberg’s current standing in the race as he qualifies for his first debate, set to take place Wednesday night in Nevada.

Sanders bets on Latino vote in Nevada

February 18, 2020 10:07 AM ABC 17 News Team

Bernie Sanders has spent a lot of time and money appealing to Latino voters, Nevada will be the first test of this strategy.

Cole County man running for commission seat

February 17, 2020 9:21 PM Matt Ragsdale

Gary Bemboom announced he plans to run for the commissioner seat.

In Nevada, the primary countdown is on

February 17, 2020 10:40 AM ABC 17 News Team

We look at the key issues that matter to Nevadans as Democratic candidates flock to their state and what we should expect from the primary.

Cole County courthouse in Jefferson City

Cole County circuit judge announces re-election bid

February 16, 2020 11:02 PM Barry Mangold

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Daniel Green will run for a third term as a Cole Co. Circuit Judge. Green was first elected in 2010 as serves as the Division II judge. Daniel Green seeks a third term as Cole Circuit Court Judge It’s not clear if Green has an opponent in the race. Filing for

Klobuchar’s surge

February 14, 2020 9:58 AM ABC 17 News Team

We assess Amy Klobuchar’s third-place standing in New Hampshire and what it means for Joe Biden’s candidacy. Does her rise signal his demise?

Voters go to the polls in New Hampshire

February 11, 2020 12:01 PM ABC 17 News Team

Analysts discuss the factors at play in Tuesday’s New Hampshire primary voting.

Countdown to New Hampshire

February 10, 2020 11:11 AM ABC 17 News Team

A look at what analysts are saying as the campaigning winds down and the voting is set to begin in the Granite State.

Local experts say repeat of Iowa caucus issues unlikely in Missouri

February 7, 2020 5:05 PM Amber Tabeling

The technology issues that caused Iowa caucus results to be delayed should not happen in Missouri’s upcoming primary election, experts told ABC 17 News on Friday.

How important is political experience?

February 7, 2020 9:53 AM ABC 17 News Team

The election of Donald Trump seemed to herald in a wave of candidates with no prior political experience.

State audit report slams Hawley campaign; senator’s team files complaint

February 6, 2020 1:00 PM ABC 17 News Team

Missouri State Auditor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Nicole Galloway on Thursday released her office’s review of whether the Missouri Attorney General’s Office used state resources to bolster the former AG’s senate run.

Is Biden still the frontrunner?

February 6, 2020 11:46 AM ABC 17 News Team

After a poor showing in Iowa, we examine whether Joe Biden can still be considered a front runner in the Democratic primary. Video by Stringr.

Acquitted: Senate finds Trump not guilty of abuse of power, obstruction of justice

February 5, 2020 3:46 PM CNN

(CNN) — The Senate voted to acquit President Donald Trump on two articles of impeachment Wednesday.

School Board, City Council candidates participate in forum

February 4, 2020 6:59 PM Katie Greathouse

The Columbia Board of REALTORS hosted a candidate forum for the City Council and School Board races Tuesday night.

Precincts slow to report in Iowa Caucus

February 3, 2020 9:59 PM Associated Press

The Iowa Democratic Party says it is experiencing a delay in reporting results from the first-in-the nation caucuses because of unspecified “quality checks.”

MU students, faculty visit Iowa caucus for research

February 3, 2020 4:09 PM Lucas Geisler

A group of University of Missouri students and faculty visited the Iowa caucus on Monday to poll voters on their preferences.

Iowa caucus could cut presidential field before Missouri primary

February 2, 2020 9:07 PM Lucas Geisler

DES MOINES, Ia. (KMIZ) Missourians may only see some of the Democratic presidential hopefuls campaigning by the time the state votes in the March primary. The field of nearly a dozen candidates for the Democratic Party’s nomination for president made another pitch to Iowans on Sunday afternoon ahead of Monday night’s caucus. Vermont Senator Bernie

Three candidates vying for Jefferson City’s Second Ward seat

January 30, 2020 1:12 PM Joe McLean

One council position is contested in Jefferson City’s municipal election on April 7.