Move The Needle

09/08/2026

Lunch & Learn with Boone County Clerk

Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon will share the latest information about voting in November's general election and answer audience questions.Co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Columbia-Boone County.No registration is required to attend in person.

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Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon will share the latest information about voting in November's general election and answer audience questions.Co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Columbia-Boone County.No registration is required to attend in person.

08/31/2026

August 31, 2026 Newsflash

We haven’t forgotten YOU! Thanks to your incredible energy, the August 4th primaries were a massive success. But the "Big Dance" is just around the corner on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3rd. We are already in the throes of planning our next Meeting. We want your input: If you have suggestions for our program, potential speakers or ideas to help us Move the Needle, please reach out! ...

We haven’t forgotten YOU!Thanks to your incredible energy, the August 4th primaries were a massive success. But the "Big Dance" is just around the corner on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3rd. We are already in the throes of planning our next Meeting. We want your input: If you have suggestions f...

08/27/2026

Hear from your November Democratic candidates directly and spend an afternoon with neighbors who care about the future of our community.

Join the Boone County Democrats for a Candidate Meet & Greet in Englewood (Ashland) on Sunday, August 30 at the Community Clubhouse, 10065 E Englewood Rd Ashland Mo 65010. Doors open at 2:30pm, program starts at 3pm.

Open to the public. Q&A opportunities.

Candidates confirmed so far: Bethany Mann, Bill Ellis, Roger Johnson, Bekki Brewer and Quentin Wilson.

08/26/2026

Propublica Examines Ways MO GOP Try to Limit Reproductive Rights

Mo law currently bans minors' gender transition surgeries and new prescriptions until 2027. Republican lawmakers put duplicate language into Amendment 3, hoping to repeal women's reproductive rights Read the Propublica article below ProPublicaJeremy KohlerAug 21, 2026Missouri Republicans Are Trying to Repeal Abortion Rights by Leaning Into Anti-Trans…Two years after falsely linking reproductive rights to gender transition care for minors, GOP lawmakers have packaged the two issues into one amendment in an effort to strip away the right to abortion.

Mo law currently bans minors' gender transition surgeries and new prescriptions until 2027. Republican lawmakers put duplicate language into Amendment 3, hoping to repeal women's reproductive rights Read the Propublica article below ProPublicaJeremy KohlerAug 21, 2026Missouri Republicans Are Trying....

08/20/2026

Want to turn out new voters and influence those who are undecided? Deep canvassing has been shown to be one of the most successful forms of both "Get Out the Vote" and persuasion. You'll get full training and support before hitting your first door. For new canvassers, there are training opportunities on Aug. 26 and Sept. 9. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdU2Wifd7RQRMyfm8l8mCkXW29wCi2c6adi5EnahhhiimsjTw/viewform

08/05/2026

Thank you, everyone, for defeating Amendments 4 and 5! Here is some reporting out of Springfield:

Missouri voters cast ballots in the Aug. 4 primary, deciding on four constitutional amendments and GOP nominees in several Springfield state legislative districts.

08/04/2026

You can still vote in today's election! Polls are open for another hour. As Coretta Scott King said, "It doesn’t matter how strong your opinions are. If you don’t use your power for positive change, you are indeed part of the problem." Be part of the solution. Vote today!

Find where to vote here, and bring your ID!

Here you can find links to polling place lookups, as well as precincts, district, and township maps for Boone County.

07/31/2026

July 31, 2026 Newsflash

Nearly 150 members......attended our July 23 meeting, bringing incredible energy and creating a fantastic atmosphere. Thank you to everyone who made it such a success! Tuesday is Election DayIt is a massive day for our community. Your vote will shape Missouri's future, as will the votes of our neighbors. Reach out to anyone you can, and encourage them to vote and be heard....

Nearly 150 members......attended our July 23 meeting, bringing incredible energy and creating a fantastic atmosphere. Thank you to everyone who made it such a success!Tuesday is Election DayIt is a massive day for our community. Your vote will shape Missouri's future, as will the votes of our neighb...

07/29/2026

The weather is nicer today, and it's a great time to cast your ballot for the Aug. 4 election. If you can't make it today, no-excuse absentee voting is available for any registered Boone County voter. Come to the Clerk's Office and cast a ballot in person just like on Election Day until 5 p.m. today or. From July 30, 31, and Aug. 3 at the Boone County Government Center from 8am to 5pm. You can also vote Saturday, Aug. 1 from 8am to 2pm. Remember to bring your photo ID with you.

07/26/2026

The Boone County Clerk's Office has weekend hours for no-excuse absentee voting Sunday, July 26!

You can vote from 11 a.m. till 3 p.m. at Douglass High School.

Remember to bring your photo ID with you.

If you'll be out of town on Election Day, Aug. 4, work in healthcare or as a first responder or as a poll worker, or you have an illness, injury, or disability, you can vote starting 6 weeks before Election Day. Vote in-person absentee in the Government Center between June 23 and August 3.

No-excuse absentee voting is when any registered Boone County voter can come to the Clerk's Office and cast a ballot in person just like on Election Day. From now till Aug. 3 the Boone County Government Center will be open from 8am to 5pm on weekdays and 8am to 2pm on Saturdays for no-excuse absentee voting.

The Clerk's Office also has weekend hours next weekend for no-excuse absentee voting:

Saturday, Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Southern Boone Public Library & Centralia Public Library

Sunday, Aug. 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Columbia/Boone County Health Department