Your Voice Your Vote Archives

A look ahead at the debate

November 20, 2019 11:07 AM ABC 17 News Team

Ten Democratic presidential candidates will take the stage for their fifth debate Wednesday night in Atlanta.

First Ward hopeful turns in petition for Columbia City Council

November 19, 2019 4:47 PM Matthew Sanders

A member of Columbia’s Historic Preservation Commission on Tuesday became the first person to turn in a petition for election in the First Ward.

Boone County picks new “I Voted” sticker

November 19, 2019 6:24 PM Alec Pettus

Winner of “I Voted” sticker contest Boone County announced Tuesday the winner of the “I Voted” sticker design contest. The winner is shown above and was the last one standing after more than 130 designs were submitted by more than a hundred high school students in the county. People were able to vote online between

Tulsi Gabbard’s support base

November 19, 2019 12:52 PM ABC 17 News Team

A look at Democratic U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii, her run for president and her supporters.

Presidential candidates tackle the west

November 18, 2019 11:55 AM ABC 17 News Team

Candidates in the 2020 presidential election were in California and Nevada over the weekend.

Warren and Weld file in New Hampshire

November 14, 2019 10:21 AM ABC 17 News Team

Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren and former Republican Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld file in New Hampshire’s presidential primary on Wednesday. Meanwhile, former Democratic Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick announced he is joining the race. Video by Stringr.

Boone County clerk solicits votes for sticker design

November 13, 2019 3:36 PM Matthew Sanders

The Boone County Clerk’s Office is asking the public to help pick the next design for its iconic “I Voted” stickers.

Democratic presidential candidates on DACA

November 13, 2019 10:32 AM ABC 17 News Team

With DACA dominating headlines across the country, we take a look at the policy and why it is significant in the run up to the 2020 election. Video by Stringr.

Area congressional delegation reacts to impeachment

November 13, 2019 11:48 AM Matthew Sanders

Members of Congress representing parts of Mid-Missouri made statements Wednesday morning on their Twitter feeds as open hearings began in the House’s impeachment inquiry.

Democratic presidential candidates honor veterans

November 12, 2019 2:26 PM ABC 17 News Team

A look at Democratic presidential candidates’ Veterans Day campaign events and veterans-oriented policies.

What went wrong for Beto O’Rourke

November 11, 2019 2:12 PM ABC 17 News Team

A look at why former Texas congressman Beto O’Rourke’s campaign for the Democratic nomination failed. Video by Stringr.

What happened to Kamala Harris?

November 8, 2019 2:12 PM ABC 17 News Team

Once hailed as the “female Obama,” California Sen. Kamala Harris’ campaign is now losing momentum in the Democratic presidential race. Video by Stringr.

Klobuchar files in New Hampshire

November 7, 2019 1:05 PM ABC 17 News Team

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) became the sixth Democratic candidate to file for February’s New Hampshire primary Wednesday. Stringr takes a look at her placement in the race.

Sheriff: proposition approval a “game changer” for Callaway County

November 6, 2019 6:42 PM Jasmine Ramirez

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Voters in Callaway County approved two half-cent sales tax propositions on Tuesday’s ballot to increase law enforcement pay and fund capital improvements for criminal justice centers. “It’s a game-changer,” said Sheriff Clay Chism. “Not only for community safety but for officer safety.” The approval of Proposition 1 will allow the sheriff’s department

Hallville residents vote to sell city’s sewer system

November 5, 2019 3:04 PM Sydney Olsen

HALLSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) Hallsville residents voted Tuesday to sell the city’s sewer system. Voters cast 133 ballots in favor of the sale and 63 against it, according to unofficial election results posted on the Boone County clerk’s website. City Administrator Kenyetta Ridgway-Sample said the city’s current rates are not high enough to keep up with

LIVE UPDATES: Callaway voters OK sales taxes; lake area hikes go down

November 5, 2019 7:29 PM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE 8:50 p.m.: Callaway County voters turned out at about a 15 percent clip Tuesday to approve two sales tax increases to pay for law enforcement. Voters approved Proposition 1, a half-cent increase to pay for sheriff’s department staffing and salary raises, 3,099-1,129, or about 72 percent in favor. They approved Proposition

Callaway County voters approve law enforcement sales tax propositions

November 5, 2019 2:50 PM Jasmine Ramirez

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Voters in Callaway County approved two half-cent sales tax propositions on the ballot Tuesday that, if passed, would increase law enforcement pay and fund capital improvements for criminal justice centers. Voter turnout was at 15.26 percent. Proposition 1 passed 3,099-1,129, or about 72 percent in favor and will allow the Callaway County

VIDEO: The importance of fundraising in the Democratic presidential race

November 5, 2019 11:12 AM ABC 17 News Team

A look at why fundraising matters so much to the Democratic candidates seeking their party’s nomination in the presidential race.

Mid-Missourians take to the polls

November 5, 2019 5:56 AM Molly Stawinoga

Several mid-Missouri counties are holding elections Tuesday. Some of the main items on the ballots include sewage systems, law enforcement funding and raising lodging taxes to fund tourism promotion. Three cities in Boone, Randolph and Monroe counties have sewage or wastewater systems up for a vote. Hallsville is looking to sell its sewage operations. The

VIDEO: Warren V Sanders

November 4, 2019 10:43 AM ABC 17 News Team

By Google/Stringr Presidential candidates Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) compete for liberal votes in the Democratic primaries.