Elections

Mitt Romney and Barack Obama have similar stances on the war in Afghanistan. Both want the war to end by 2014.

Both candidates plan to take action against Iran if necessary to prevent them from acquiring nuclear weapons.

Barack Obama and Mitt Romney have varying views on the situation in the Middle East.

The Columbia Missourian interviewed three of four candidates running for Missouri's lieutenant governor about why they believe they should hold the office.

Senate incumbent Kurt Schaefer is trying to become the first Republican to win consecutive terms in the 19th District.

The two-term state representative knows she's facing an uphill battle against incumbent Kurt Schaefer, but her beliefs about the role of government in society motivates her to take on that challenge.

Sen. Kurt Schaefer and Rep. Mary Still are facing off in their bid to represent the newly redrawn 19th Missouri Senate District.  

If you live and vote in the 43rd District, meet your candidates for state representative: Jay D. Houghton and Ed Lockwood.

A Missourian photographer shot these unique pictures of third-party candidates in mid-Missouri using a camera that was first produced in the '50s.

The Democrat says her background as a lawyer and public defender has prepared her well for representing Boone County's Northern District.  

All cowboy hats and country music, the Republican candidate for Boone County Northern District Commissioner wants to streamline county government.

Two candidates are vying to represent the 60th District in the Missouri House of Representatives. This district encompasses a portion of Cole County, including most of Jefferson City.

Two candidates are on the ballot to represent the 59th District in the Missouri House of Representatives, though one of the candidates has  said the governor would make a special appointment to fill the vacancy since she would be unable to fill the position if she's elected.

Three candidates are seeking the Missouri Senate seat for District 21. 

How much do you know about local candidates and propositions on this year's ballot? Take this quiz to test your knowledge.

Vicky Hartzler, a Republican incumbent from Harrisonville, faces Teresa Hensley, a Democrat from Raymore, in the newly redrawn 4th District .

The Missouri 6th District State Representative race will be between Democrat Diana J. Scott and Republican Tim Remole.

Missouri's 62nd District Representative race is between Democrat Greg Stratman and Republican Tom Hurst.

Kinder was the lone Republican to win statewide office four years ago when Democrats rolled. After facing several challenges during his second term, Kinder skipped an anticipated run for governor and this summer survived an expensive and robust GOP lieutenant governor primary.