Local Election News

JEFFERSON CITY — Democratic Auditor Susan Montee and Republican challenger Tom Schweich have been campaigning in the shadows of the other statewide race on Missouri’s ballot.Both have touted their work experience while proclaiming...... Full story

Smithton school levySMITHTON — Smithton R-IV School District will decide on renewal of a portion of its levy on Nov. 2.Diedrick Kahrs, the district superintendent, stressed during a public forum that the question is not a tax increase. Rather,...... Full story

Missourians will weigh in on five measures, with three originating with voter petition drives and two approved in the last session of the Missouri General Assembly. Battles are likely to ensue over proposed new regulations on puppy mills and a...... Full story

Pettis County CollectorDemocrat Kathy Ulmer and Republican Marsha Boeschen hope their own unique experience will help secure voter support on Nov. 2 in the Pettis County collector race.The office is responsible for collecting current and delinquent...... Full story

Three candidates for District 116 state representative are vying to replace outgoing Republican state Rep. Tom Self, who could not seek re-election because of term limits. The trio discussed the issues during a Sedalia Democrat/KSIS candidate forum...... Full story

Incumbent Republican state Rep. Stanley Cox is seeking his third term in Missouri’s 118th District in a three-way race against Sweet Springs Mayor Raymond F. Kinney, a Democrat, and Curtis Shipman, of Sedalia, a Constitution Party...... Full story

Republican Mike Parson, the outgoing District 133 state representative, is the lone candidate in the 28th District state senatorial seat, following the death of his Constitution Party opponent, Bennie B. Hatfield, on Oct. 19.Parson, of Bolivar, is a...... Full story

Incumbent Democratic Rep. Ike Skelton faces a tough battle from Republican challenger Vicky Hartzler in the 4th Congressional District. Also running in the 4th District race are Libertarian Jason Michael Braun and Constitution Party candidate Greg...... Full story

Four candidates are vying for the seat being vacated by retiring Republican Sen. Christopher “Kit” Bond. Democrat Robin Carnahan, Republican Roy Blunt, Libertarian Jonathan Dine and Constitution Party candidate Jerry Beck.Robin...... Full story

Pettis County 1st WARD1st Precinct: Convention Hall, Third and Park2nd Precinct: Heber Hunt School, 600 S. Warren3rd Precinct: Amigos De Cristo, 1100 Thompson Blvd.2nd WARD1st Precinct: Pettis County Courthouse, 415 S. Ohio St.2nd and 3rd Precinct:...... Full story

Jobs and the economy remain the dominant issue as voters head to the polls in the Nov. 2 general election.With the unemployment rate nationally and statewide seemingly stuck above 9 percent, voter frustration is playing a key role in a chaotic...... Full story

LOCAL ELECTION COVERAGE The Sedalia Democrat will once again provide the fastest, most comprehensive local election coverage through our website.  Newsroom staff on location will add new vote tallies as soon as they are posted by election...... Full story

The Sedalia Democrat has partnered with the Associated Press to bring you the fastest, most comprehensive election coverage in the November 4th National and Statewide election. Click on the links below. Presidential Election Results and...... Full story