Elections

Skala is in the final year of his first three-year term.

With Kit Bond leaving the U.S. Senate in the coming year, several Missouri politicians are eyeing his vacated seat. State Sen. Chuck Purgason, U.S. Rep Roy Blunt, and Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan have all expressed interest.

Republican Tom Schweich, a former state department official for President George W. Bush, has joined Republican state House member Allen Icet in challenging Democratic Auditor Susan Montee.

Southern Missouri state Sen. Chick Purgason said he believes there is mounting frustration with the federal debt and spending.

Here are the election results, as reported by Boone County Clerk Wendy Noren:

Now, the majority of members on the Columbia School Board have been on hand for a year or less. That means a lot of on-the-job training and a fair dose of excitement.

Only 10,503 Boone County voters, or 10.1 percent of those registered, cast ballots in Tuesday's municipal election.

What voters had to say at Shepard Boulevard Elementary about the Sixth Ward elections

The budget for the city and Columbia Public Schools were key issues for those voters who turned out Tuesday morning.

Voters at Rock Bridge Christian Church had these thoughts about Tuesday's election.

A trickle of voters showed up Tuesday morning at the Columbia Public Library to choose two school board members from among nine candidates.

Get the details on where the City Council and Columbia School Board candidates stand on the issues.

He built his platform around the idea that if the council can solve economic problems within Columbia, its public safety issues will solve themselves.

After 10 years of intense committment to communtity service, Barbara Hoppe is hoping to continue donating her time with a second term as the Sixth Ward councilwoman.

Rock Bridge Young Democrats hosted a forum for school board candidates on Tuesday.

Second Ward City Council candidate Jason Thornhill draws from his previous business experience for his decisions. His colleagues say he is well-informed and open to new ideas. Thornhill, a lifelong resident of Boone County, also said he hopes he is providing a good example for his family.

Second Ward City Council candidate credits his career with the Missouri National Guard for his success in life and his ability to lead in Columbia politics.

All four City Council candidates favor limited and cautious use of tax increment financing and other tax incentives to spur development and business growth in the city.

City council candidates have differing views on the roles of neighborhood associations.