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Missouri governor candidate interview: Mike Hamra

July 30, 2024 6:26 PM Lucas Geisler

ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates for Missouri governor ahead of the August primary.

Boone, Cole clerks ready for strong August primary turnout

July 30, 2024 2:35 PM Gabrielle Teiner

Boone and Cole counties are each preparing for more than a quarter of registered voters to cast ballots in the primary next month.

A parody ad shared by Elon Musk clones Kamala Harris’ voice, raising concerns about AI in politics

July 28, 2024 4:04 PM Associated Press

Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A video that uses an artificial intelligence voice-cloning tool to mimic the voice of Vice President Kamala Harris saying things she did not say is raising concerns about the power of AI to mislead with Election Day about three months away. The video gained attention after tech billionaire Elon

Local Democrats praise Biden for public remarks on dropping out of presidential race

July 25, 2024 4:45 PM Allison Weaver

Mid-Missouri Democrats are reacting positively to President Joe Biden’s address to the nation Wednesday night — his first speech since dropping out of the 2024 presidential race earlier this week.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did you watch President Biden’s Oval Office address?

July 25, 2024 2:30 AM ABC 17 News Team

President Joe Biden made his first public remarks Wednesday since announcing over the weekend that he would drop his reelection bid.

Open Third Congressional District seat draws nine candidates

July 24, 2024 5:11 PM Meghan Drakas

Nine candidates have filed for Missouri’s open Third Congressional District seat after Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer decided not to run again after serving in the position since 2009.

Luetkemeyer reflects on time in office

July 24, 2024 6:52 PM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO) is retiring at the end of his term. ABC 17 News spoke with several candidates who are on the ballot in the Aug. 6 primary for the Third District seat. ABC 17 News anchor Meghan Drakas sat down with Luetkemeyer, who reflected on his time in office.

Third Congressional District candidate interview: Bethany Mann

July 24, 2024 6:10 PM Meghan Drakas

ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates in the August primary ahead of the election.

Missouri Third Congressional District candidate: Kurt Schaefer

July 24, 2024 5:42 PM Meghan Drakas

ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates in the August primary ahead of the election.

Missouri Third Congressional District candidate: Dr. Bob Onder

July 24, 2024 5:44 PM Meghan Drakas

ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates in the August primary ahead of the election.

Republican Missouri attorney general candidate interview: Will Scharf

July 23, 2024 3:23 PM Morgan Buresh

ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates in the August primary ahead of the election. Below is an interview with Will Scharf, one of two Republicans seeking election to the Attorney General’s office.

Missouri attorney general candidate interview: Andrew Bailey

July 23, 2024 3:44 PM Morgan Buresh

ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates in the August primary ahead of the election. Below is an interview with Andrew Bailey, one of two Republicans seeking election to the attorney general’s office.

Republican Missouri attorney general candidates say tackling crime is a top priority

July 23, 2024 2:38 PM Morgan Buresh

Missouri Republican voters will decide between two conservative candidates for attorney general in the upcoming primary election on Aug. 6.

Biden to deliver Oval Office speech on his decision to exit 2024 race on Wednesday

July 23, 2024 10:15 AM CNN Newsource

By Michael Williams, MJ Lee and Kayla Tausche, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden will deliver a speech on his decision to drop out of the 2024 race on Wednesday. “Tomorrow evening at 8 PM ET, I will address the nation from the Oval Office on what lies ahead, and how I will finish

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Does Kamala Harris entering the race change your vote?

July 23, 2024 1:40 AM ABC 17 News Team

Vice President Kamala Harris wasted no time getting her presidential campaign off the ground.

Some Missouri Democratic delegates show support for Harris after Biden steps away from campaign

July 22, 2024 7:40 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some Missouri Democratic delegates say Vice President Kamala Harris is a strong candidate to be the next Democratic presidential nominee following President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the 2024 race. Biden made the announcement on Sunday afternoon, stating he believed it is in the best interest of the country and

Biden dropping out complicates presidential election picture

July 22, 2024 1:41 PM Gabrielle Teiner

President Joe Biden’s decision to drop his reelection campaign creates major uncertainty for a Democratic Party that will soon have to select a nominee, a University of Missouri political science professor told ABC 17 News on Monday.

Jeffries and Schumer set to endorse Harris soon as Pelosi throws her support behind the vice president

July 22, 2024 12:24 PM CNN Newsource

By Jamie Gangel, CNN (CNN) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, the top two Democratic leaders on Capitol Hill, will soon endorse Kamala Harris in her presidential bid, according to multiple sources familiar with the decision. Jeffries told reporters Monday that he is “looking forward” to sitting down with

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Is Kamala Harris a better candidate than Joe Biden?

July 22, 2024 10:26 AM ABC 17 News Team

President Joe Biden said Sunday what many had been hoping for — that he was dropping out as the Democratic nominee for the presidential election.

Applications to vote absentee in Missouri close next week

July 19, 2024 11:17 AM Allison Weaver

Primary elections are just around the corner, and so is the deadline to register to vote absentee.