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Pettis County Fire Protection District covers 346 square miles and serves 17,000 residents in over 6800 homes from nine fire stations. The Aug. 5 special election will ask district voters to pass an increased tax levy to support the district's ongoing firefighting efforts. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat

Voters to decide on Pettis County Fire Protection District levy

In a special election Aug. 5, residents of the Pettis County Fire Protection District will be asked to support a tax levy of 48 cents per assessed value of $100. more

By Chris Howell chris.howell@sedaliademocrat.com | 7/10/25

Pettis County eastern commissioner Israel Baeza announced his candidacy for Missouri District State Representative on Thursday, May 15. Baeza will appear on the Republican primary ballot on Aug. 4, 2026.

Baeza announces candidacy for State Representative

Pettis County Eastern Commissioner Israel Baeza announced his candidacy for the Missouri House of Representatives on Thursday, May 15. “I’m very excited to be announcing that I'll be … more

By Chris Howell, chrish@sedaliademocrat.com | 5/15/25

The City of Sedalia has announced the hiring of Jessica Hoffman as their new Community Engagement Director. Hoffman brings her experience in public relations, marketing, and community outreach and will support initiatives attracting businesses and visitors to Sedalia. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat

Hoffman is Sedalia's new Community Engagement Director

The City of Sedalia has announced the hiring of Jessica Hoffman as its new Community Engagement Director. more

By Chris Howell chrish@sedaliademocrat.com | 4/9/25

Sedalia voters elect Oldham, Scribner, Cross, Franklin for council

After polls closed Tuesday, April 8 it was a long night for some waiting on results of the Sedalia City Council races. more

By Chris Howell chrish@sedaliademocrat.com | 4/9/25

Unofficial Sedalia City Council results come in overnight

This is a developing story. The Democrat Staff will have more updates as they become available. more

By Democrat Staff | 4/9/25

Nichols, Schrader win Sedalia 200 Board of Education race

In the 2025 Municipal Election on Tuesday, April 8, three people ran for two seats on the Sedalia 200 Board of Education. more

By Faith Bemiss-McKinney faithb@sedaliademocrat.com | 4/8/25

Live Results: 2025 Pettis County Municipal Election

Below are the results of contested races and ballot questions in the April 8 municipal election in Pettis County, according to unofficial results from the Pettis County Clerk’s Office. An asterisk denotes the winners. more

4/8/25

On Tuesday, April 8, at the Ward 4 Polling place, two individuals sign in to vote in the 2025 General Municipal Election at the First United Methodist Church Celebration Center. By 11 a.m., 202 people had voted in Ward 4.  Photo by Faith Bemiss-McKinney | Democrat

PHOTOS: Sedalia turns out for Municipal Election

4/8/25

Reminders for the April 8 Municipal Election

General Election Reminders more

4/7/25

Missouri State Rep. Brad Pollitt, District 52 has announced his candidacy for the Missouri State Senate in western Missouri. Pollitt is running to replace term-limited Sandy Crawford in the Missouri Senate’s 28th District, which includes the counties of Benton, Cedar, Dallas, Henry, Hickory, Pettis, Polk, St. Clair and Vernon. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat

Rep. Brad Pollitt announces run for Missouri State Senate District 28

Missouri State Rep. Brad Pollitt, District 52, has announced his candidacy for the Missouri State Senate for the 2026 election cycle. more

By Chris Howell chrish@sedaliademocrat.com | 4/7/25

Three vying for Sedalia 200 Board of Education

Three people are running for two seats on the #200 Board of Education in the Tuesday, April 8 Municipal Election. more

4/2/25

Six running for Pettis County Health Center Board of Trustees

Six people are running for three open seats on the Pettis County Health Center Board of Trustees will be filled in the Tuesday, April 8 Municipal election. more

4/2/25

Fischer, Graves running for Pettis County Ambulance District #4

Two people are running for one seat on the Pettis County Ambulance District #4 Board of Directors. more

4/2/25

Franklin, Hoffert running to represent Fourth Ward on Sedalia City Council

Two people are running to represent the Fourth Ward on the Sedalia City Council in the Tuesday, April 8 Municipal Election. more

3/31/25

Covington, Cross running to represent Third Ward on Sedalia City Council

Two people are running to represent the Third Ward on the Sedalia City Council in the Tuesday, April 8 Municipal Election. more

3/27/25

Oldham, Reine running for Sedalia City Council First Ward

Two people are running to represent the First Ward on the Sedalia City Council in the Tuesday, April 8 Municipal Election. more

3/24/25

The Pettis County Pachyderm Club held a candidate forum Friday, March 21,  at the Heckart Community Center. Five of the six candidates running for three open seats on the Pettis County Health District board of directors attended the forum. From left, Adam Gerke, Kyle Yarber, Channelle Ream, Donald ‘Dino’ Ward and Nicolas Reece. Photo by Chris Howell | Democrat

Pettis County Health Board candidates speak at Pachyderm forum

The Pettis County Pachyderm Club held a candidate forum Friday, March 21, at the Heckart Community Center. more

By Chris Howell chrish@sedaliademocrat.com | 3/21/25

Abney, Scribner running to represent Sedalia Second Ward on council

Two people are running to represent the Second Ward on the Sedalia City Council in the Tuesday, April 8 Municipal Election. more

3/19/25

Three run for seats on the La Monte R-VI School Board

Three people are running for two seats on the Sedalia City Council in the upcoming Missouri Elections slated for Tuesday, April 8. more

3/18/25

Three candidates running La Monte Ward 1 councils seats

Three people are running for La Monte Ward 1 City Council seats in the upcoming Missouri Elections slated for Tuesday, April 8. more

3/17/25