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(MissouriNet) — Missouri voters have re-elected seven incumbents to Congress, and they also made history with an election in the St. Louis area. Cori Bush was elected Tuesday to Congress, representing St. Louis City and County. She will be the first African-American female to represent Missouri in Congress. Missouri voters …

(MissouriNet) — About 52% of Missouri voters have said thanks, but no thanks to restricting the Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, State Auditor and Attorney General to two terms. Amendment 3 has prevailed in Missouri with about 51% of Missouri voters favoring the measure to overturn a redistricting plan they …

A big night for Republicans at the state level. GOP incumbent Mike Parson will serve a full term as governor, after easily beating Democratic state auditor Nicole Galloway in the general election. GOP Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick, and Attorney General Eric Schmitt …

(AP) — Incumbent Republican Gov. Mike Parson has won another four years in office, turning back a challenge from Democratic Auditor Nicole Galloway on Tuesday.

Republican Mike Parson will remain Missouri governor. As of 9:50 p.m. Tuesday, Parson had nearly 70% of the vote, compared to 28% for Nicole Galloway. Republican statewide office holders also had substantial leads in races for lieutenant governor, secretary of state, treasurer and attorney general. A historic number of voters …

WASHINGTON (AP) — After a campaign marked by rancor and fear, Americans on Tuesday decide between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden, selecting a leader to steer a nation battered by a surging pandemic that has killed more than 231,000 people, cost millions their jobs and reshaped daily life. …

A teenager charged with murder in Jefferson City has a hearing this (tue) afternoon. Devin Schrimpf is accused of first degree murder and armed criminal action in the death of 18-year-old Marquise Conley at a home on Rolling Hills Road last fall. Another teen, Grant Deppe, was sentenced to six …

The polls are open until 7:00 tonight (tue) for the general election. In addition to the battle for President between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, Mike Parson tries to hold off a challenger from Democratic auditor Nicole Galloway for the governor’s seat. Republicans also look to keep the lieutenant governor, …

The United Daughters of the Confederacy is getting their marker back. The Jefferson City Council votes to return the controversial marker that was ordered torn down at last month’s council meeting. The marker on Moreau Drive marked where former Missouri Governor and Confederate General Sterling Price decided not to attack …

(MissouriNet) — In previous elections, Missouri counties posted absentee ballot results first. For Tuesday’s general election, that practice will vary from county to county. Columbia College Political Science Professor Terry Smith says the change presents a new challenge. (as said) “The old reliable markers aren’t going to be available for …