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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.

Cooper County clerk says office will likely go over budget after spat with commission

January 30, 2020 2:24 PM Connor Hirsch

After Cooper County commissioners approved the 2020 budget Thursday, the county clerk said her office will likely go over budget.

Boone County preparing for presidential primary

January 29, 2020 8:08 PM Zach Boetto

The Boone County Clerk’s Office is tightening its voter security before the presidential preference primary election. According to the Boone County Clerk, Brianna Lennon, roughly 54% of all registered voters in Boone County showed up to vote in the 2016 election, which is just over 50 thousand people. This year, Lennon said the office is

City, fire district and schools asking for funds in April election

January 29, 2020 12:16 PM Molly Stawinoga

Tuesday was the last opportunity for localities to get measures on the April ballot. Citizens will vote on four measures, all seeking funds, in the election on April 7.

LIVE: Defense continues arguments at Trump impeachment trial

January 27, 2020 12:07 PM ABC 17 News Team

Watch live as Trump’s legal team presents its arguments to the Senate.

Jefferson City Council meeting in Dec., 2019

Jefferson City voters will consider four ballot measures in April

January 22, 2020 3:28 PM Joe McLean

The Jefferson City Council on Tuesday approved the addition of three initiatives to the April ballot.

City leaders weigh in on unopposed council races

January 16, 2020 8:25 PM Sydney Olsen

Several Columbia City Council members have run for the position unopposed in the past few years. Ian Thomas and Karl Skala both ran unopposed om 2019. Betsy Peters ran unopposed in 2018.

Missouri Supreme Court permanently blocks key part of voter photo ID

January 14, 2020 5:37 PM Associated Press

The Missouri Supreme Court has upheld a decision striking down a central portion of a 2016 voter photo identification law.

Callaway County tax levy increase could keep lights on at Holts Summit library

January 9, 2020 10:38 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Callaway County Library board of trustees unanimously approved language for a tax increase that will appear on April’s General Municipal Election ballot.

New Columbia polling location on MU campus

January 3, 2020 4:02 PM Matt Ragsdale

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Clerk said Friday a new polling location will be available to voters at the University of Missouri campus. Clerk Brianna Lennon said the polling location at the MU Memorial Student Union will open to voters for elections on March 10 and Nov. 3. The Boone County Clerk’s Office also

Julian Castro ends presidential campaign

January 3, 2020 11:50 AM ABC 17 News Team

A look at why the former mayor of San Antonio, Julian Castro, has ended his presidential campaign. Video by Stringr.