Elections

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.

Nine candidates are competing for two seats on the seven-member Columbia School Board being vacated by current board president Michelle Gadbois and vice president Steve Calloway. The election is April 7.

Blunt said voting for him would give Republicans the best chance to pick up another seat and more effectively challenge the Democratic majority there. He said he will not neglect urban areas like St. Louis, where he made his announcement, which have been less emphasized by previous Republican officials.

Blunt previously served as Missouri's secretary of state and also as House minority whip in the U.S. Congress. The only previously announced candidate for the U.S. Senate seat, currently held by Republican Kit Bond, is Secretary of State Robin Carnahan, a Democrat.

While history says time should pass before a president is judged, the modern doctrine asks instead, "Are people better off than they were when the president took office?"