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10/24/2026

You can vote today, Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m. at Columbia mall! Don't have time today? No problem. Tomorrow, Sunday, October 25, from 11 a.m. till 4 p.m. you can drop by Douglass High School and cast your ballot. Remember to bring your I.D.!

10/22/2026

Pat Nixon Left Diplomatic Legacy

Pat Nixon by Heath Hardage Lee by In Pursuit The keys to successful international diplomacy in a democracy are personal authenticity, empathy, and compassion for others Read on Substack Read or listen to more "In Pursuit" here.

Pat Nixon by Heath Hardage Lee by In PursuitThe keys to successful international diplomacy in a democracy are personal authenticity, empathy, and compassion for othersRead on Substack Read or listen to more "In Pursuit" here.

10/22/2026

Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant, Pastor, Preaches about Importance of Being Politically Active

What happened: Dr. Jamal Bryant, Senior Pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, has preached several times in October about the importance of being politically active. At the Houston Metropolitan Baptist Ministers Conference on Oct. 15, he, along with others, spoke about the importance of voting in the coming election. He also spoke at New Birth Church in Georgia on Oct....

What happened: Dr. Jamal Bryant, Senior Pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, has preached several times in October about the importance of being politically active. At the Houston Metropolitan Baptist Ministers Conference on Oct. 15, he, along with others, spoke about the importance of vot...

10/22/2026

Come learn what Amendment 6 does, why it matters, and how you can help us win this November!

« All Events Yes on Amendment 6 Town Hall October 22 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Come learn what Amendment 6 does, why it matters, and how you can help us win this November! To attend, please sign up at this link. Categories: Forum Website: https://www.mobilize.us/respect%20mo%20voters%20campaign/event/105...

10/22/2026

If you have time Tuesday, Oct. 27 from 4-5 p.m. you can joint a live ACLU event that will discuss ways to safeguard the election Nov. 3.

« All Events ACLU Virtual Town Hall October 27 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm The midterms are right around the corner, and the ACLU is ready. They have gamed out 25 threat scenarios to prepare for — and they have a plan for anything that may come our way. Moderated by journalist and trial lawyer Katie Phan...

10/22/2026

Hope to see you there!

« All Events Trivia Night Fundraiser Supporting Bekki Brewer October 24 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Come as an individual or put together a five-person team to benefit Bekki Brewer's campaign. Categories: Fundraisers Friends of Bekki Brewer View Organizer Website Farm & Flourish Marketplace 129 North Allen...

10/21/2026

https://movetheneedle.vote/event/a-community-conversation-ahead-of-the-midterms/

« All Events A Community Conversation Ahead of the Midterms October 27 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Join us for a moderated panel discussion and community question-and-answer forum. Categories: Forum NAACP View Organizer Website Secondary Mission Baptist Church 407 E. Broadway Columbia, 65201 United States ...

10/21/2026

‘Nixon was His Own Worst Enemy’

Richard Nixon by Beverly Gage by In Pursuit Significant achievements can be overshadowed when grievances become a leader’s guiding force Read on Substack Read or listen to more "In Pursuit" here.

Richard Nixon by Beverly Gage by In PursuitSignificant achievements can be overshadowed when grievances become a leader’s guiding forceRead on Substack Read or listen to more "In Pursuit" here.

10/20/2026

Today is the first day for "No excuse" voting in Boone County! No-excuse absentee voting is when any registered Boone County voter can cast a ballot in person just like on Election Day. From Oct. 20 through Nov. 2, the Boone County Government Center will be open from 8am to 5pm Monday through Saturday for no-excuse absentee voting. You do not need to sign up in advance - just bring yourself and your photo ID!
The Clerk's Office also has weekend hours for no-excuse absentee voting on:
Oct. 24 from 10am to 4pm at the Columbia Mall
Oct. 25 from 11am to 4pm at Douglass High School
Oct. 31 from 10am to 3pm at Southern Boone Middle School at 303 N Main (Ashland) AND Friendship Place at 110 N Rollins (Centralia)
Nov. 1 from 11am to 3pm at the Columbia/Boone County Health Department

10/19/2026

Wednesday, October 21, 2026, is the last day to request an Absentee Ballot to be mailed. Just two days left! If you are not able to vote at your polling place on Tuesday, Nov. 3 and need an absentee ballot, request one here:

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