Columbia Elections

League of Women Voters president Susie Adams and past president Marilyn McLeod break down the confusing November 3rd ballot measures—including Amendments 3, 6, 7, 8, Proposition A, and Proposition L for the Boone County Jail—with easy-to-understand voter guides and candidate surveys. Early voting is going on now, including weekend options at Columbia Mall and Douglass High School. October 21, 2026

Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon breaks out her signature "shoes that save votes" for election season as she and AC outline every no-excuse voting option available—from Columbia Mall to drive-up voting at the health department. Plus, discover how your kids can cast their own ballot for favorite vacation spots while you vote, with decorated ballot boxes at every polling location! October 20, 2026

Wagner was voted in Thursday evening during a special board meeting.

Sharon Geuea Jones rose from her seat in the audience after Monday night’s Columbia City Council meeting began, and walked over to the podium in the front of the room.

April Ferrao, John Lyman and Paul Harper return to the Columbia School Board for a second term, voters decided Tuesday.

The special elections will decide important aspects of many mid-Missouri communities

Vera Elwood will be the next person to represent the Second Ward on the Columbia City Council.

Many votes were cast even before the polls opened on municipal election day. Boone County clerk Brianna Lennon said thousands have cast absentee ballots ahead of election day.

Chuck Basye, the previous Republican running for the seat, dropped out after a cancer diagnosis.

Voters elected April Ferrao, Paul Harper and John Lyman to fill three open seats on the Columbia School Board.The elected candidates will replace outgoing board members Helen Wade, David Seamon and Chris Horn.