Municipal Election April 7, 2026
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Election Forums and Voter Guides
- LWV Candidate Forum for City Council Seats and Columbia School Board, Thursday, March 19, 6 p.m. at Columbia Public Library
- NAACP Candidate Forum for Columbia, March 24, 7 p.m. at 2nd Missionary Baptist Church, 4th and Broadway, Columbia.
- NAACP Candidate Forum for Fulton, March 23, 6 p.m. at Guiding Light Missionary Baptist Church, 1023 Westminster Ave., Fulton.
- League of Women Voters Nonpartisan Voter Guide
- Ballotpedia.org: Find out about ballot issues and candidates on the ballot as well as many other services.
Boone County Races
Information in this list is compiled from the Boone County Clerk’s Office.
School District of Columbia
Election of Directors
Vote for three for a three year term.
Fayette R-III School District
Proposition No. 1
To choose by ballot three directors who shall serve as members of the Board of Education of said School District for a term of three years each. (Vote for three)
- Aaron Bentley
- Max Hilderbrand
- Shauna Young
Question
Shall Fayette R-III School District issue its general obligation bonds in the amount of $2,000,000, estimated to result in no increase to the District’s debt service property tax levy, for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, repairing, renovating, furnishing and equipping school sites and facilities, including improvements and upgrades to the District athletic stadium, restrooms, and concessions stand? If this question is approved, the District’s debt service property tax levy is estimated to remain unchanged at $0.7762 per $100 dollars of assessed valuation of real and personal property.
Harrisburg R-VIII School District
Election of Directors
Vote for three for a three year term.
- Josh Byrd
- Seth Clatterbuck
- Scott Eaton
- Donald Wesley Moxley
Proposition Harrisburg Schools
Shall the Board of Education of the Harrisburg R-VIII School District, Missouri, be authorized to increase the operating tax levy to $4.4480 per one hundred dollars of assessed valuation and to eliminate fully the Proposition C Sales Tax Rollback in its operating levy under Section 164.013 R.S.Mo. for the purposes of attracting and retaining quality certified and support staff, maintaining and expanding educational programming and facilities, and meeting additional operating expenses? (If this proposition is approved, the adjusted operating tax levy of the District is estimated to increase by $0.5000 from $3.9480, currently, to $4.4480 per one hundred dollars of assessed valuation for the 2026 Tax Year and will be applied to the assessed valuation for each year thereafter).
New Franklin R-I School District
Election of Directors
Vote for three for a three year term.
No candidate filed. Director(s) to be elected by write-in.
Southern Boone County R-I School District
Board of Education
Vote for three for a three year term.
- Amy Marie Begemann
- Karen Kraus Bill
- Christopher Felmlee
- Jared Vredenburg
Question No. 1
Shall Southern Boone County R-I School District issue its general obligation bonds in the amount of $4,000,000 for the purpose of improving, renovating, repairing, furnishing and equipping school facilities, including improving parking lots, replacing roofs, and upgrading HVAC systems at various District facilities? If this question is approved, the District’s debt service property tax levy is not expected to
increase above the current debt service property tax levy of $1.7423 per one hundred dollars of assessed valuation of real and personal property.
Sturgeon R-V School District
Board of Education
Vote for three for a three year term.
- Jacob Douglas Bowne
- Morgan Renae Ritchie
- Kelly Diane Sharp
Proposition R.I.S.E.
Shall the Board of Education of the Sturgeon R-V School District, Missouri, without an estimated increase in the current debt service property tax levy, borrow money in the amount of Two Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,800,000) for the purpose of providing funds to waterproof the building by repairing/replacing roofs and performing tuckpointing work; to increase safety by installing a new or extending the existing sprinkler system; to renovate the current kitchen; to complete mechanical, plumbing, and electrical upgrades; to create new and resurface existing parking lots; to the extent funds are available, construct and enhance storage areas District-wide, renovate the athletic complex to improve access and accommodations, and complete other repairs and improvements to the existing facilities of the District; and issue general obligation bonds for the payment thereof? If this proposition is approved, the adjusted debt service levy of the School District is estimated to remain unchanged at $1.2700 per one
hundred dollars of assessed valuation of real and personal property.
City of Ashland
Mayor
Vote for one for a two year term.
Alderman, Ward One
Vote for one for a two year term.
No candidate filed. Alderman to be elected by write in.
Alderman, Ward Two
Vote for one for a two year term.
No candidate filed. Alderman to be elected by write in.
Alderman, Ward Three
Vote for one for a two year term.
- Ezra Lenon
- Rick Lewis
City of Centralia
Alderman, Ward I
Vote for one for a two year term.
- Harold Deckerd
Alderman, Ward II
Vote for one for a two year term.
- Donald L. Rodgers
Alderman, Ward III
Vote for one for a two year term.
- Landon Magley
Mayor
Vote for one for a three year term.
- Chris Cox
Question 1
Shall the City of Centralia impose a general revenue city sales tax of 2%, which shall represent an increase of one percent (1%) for general revenue purposes?
City of Columbia
Council Member, First Ward
Vote for one for a three year term.
Council Member, Fifth Ward
Vote for one for a three year term.
City of Hallsville
Mayor
Vote for one for a two year term.
- Kate Boatright
- Trynton Roberts
Alderman, Ward I
Vote for one for a two year term.
- Terrance Bodine
Alderman, Ward II
Vote for one for a two year term.
- Bryan Wildenhain
Village of Harrisburg
Board of Trustees
Vote for two for a two year term.
- Charles Roller
Village of Hartsburg
Board of Trustees
Vote for two for a two year term.
No candidates filed. Trustee(s) to be elected by write in.
Village of Pierpont
Board of Trustees
Vote for three for a two year term.
- Andrea Reddick
- Ronald Skiles
- Andy Tiffany
City of Rocheport
Ward 1
Vote for one for a two year term.
- Ron Chapman
Ward 2
Vote for one for a two year term.
- Roman Clarkson
- Alan Cook
City of Sturgeon
Alderman Candidate at Large
Vote for two for a two year term.
- Erik J. Anthes
- David W. Day
- Jayme Beth Holtkamp
Callaway County Races
Information in this list is compiled from the Callaway County Clerk’s Office.
Community R-VI School District
Proposition 1
Vote for three Directors who shall serve as members of the Board of Education for a term of three years each.
- Leslie Carter
- Ryan Knipfel
- Brent Raynor
- Strphan Schafer
- Chuck Sommer
Special School Bond Election Proposition K.I.D.S.
Shall the Board of Education of the Community R-VI School District, Missouri, without an estimated increase in the current debt service property tax levy, borrow money in the amount of One Million Six Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($1,625,000) for the purpose of providing funds to replace heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) units; to upgrade the playground; to improve the existing circle drive; to address water issues at the agricultural building entrance; to replace the cafeteria freezer and repair/replace cold storage area; to add storage and create a new entrance at the Old Gymnasium; to renovate restrooms; to complete athletic field improvements; to upgrade the existing kitchen; to purchase buses and/or mowing equipment; to the extent funds are available, complete other repairs and improvements to the existing facilities of the District; and issue general obligation bonds for payment thereof? If this proposition is approved, the adjusted debt service levy of the School District is estimated to remain unchanged at $0.5500 per one hundred dollars of assessed valuation of real and personal property.
City of Auxvasse
Southward Alderman
Vote for one for a two year term.
- Bret Barnes
Southward Alderman
Vote for one for a two year term.
No candidates filed. Alderman to be elected by write in.
Jefferson City School District
Board of Education
Vote for three directors who shall serve as members of the Board of Education for a term of three years.
- Gretchen R. Duckworth
- Cierra Griffin
- James W. Kindred, Sr.
- Michelle Rodemeyer
- Kris Scheperle
- Ryan Towner
- Trent Vallandingham
Callaway County Ambulance District
Question
Shall the Callaway County Ambulance District be authorized to impose a local use tax at the same rate as the Callaway County Ambulance District sales tax is reduced or raised by voter approval, the local use tax rate shall also be reduced or raised by same action?
Holts Summit Fire Protection District
Board Member
Vote for one for a three year term.
- Levi Woods
Proposition Fire
Shall the Holts Summit Fire Protection District issue its general obligation bonds in the amount of $8,000,000 for the purposes of improving emergency services calls reducing response times by purchasing life-saving fire apparatus, medical equipment, auxiliary equipment and vehicles; constructing, improving, equipping and furnishing fire stations and infrastructure; acquiring any land necessary therefor; and refunding outstanding lease obligations.
North Callaway Fire Protection District
Board of Directors
Vote for two.
- Matthew Cain
- Timothy Hays
- Lana Karhoff
- Brent Loutzenhiser
- Joe Spatafora
Fulton School District No. 58
Board of Education
Vote for three Directors who shall serve as members of the Board of Education for a term of three years each.
- Joe Bachmann
- Joe Davis
- Connie Epperson
- Emily Omohundro
City of Fulton
First Ward Councilmember
Vote for one.
- Mike West
Second Ward Councilmember
Vote for one
- Mary Rehklau
Third Ward Councilmember
Vote for one.
- Marlene Railton
Fourth Ward Councilmember
Vote for one.
- Bob Washington
City of Jefferson City
City Councilmember Ward 2
Vote for one for a two year term
- Mike Lester
Wellsville-Middletown R-I School District
Proposition 1 (Board of Education)
Vote for three board members who shall serve as members of the Board of Education for a term of three years each.
- Melissa Beabout
- Chad Scholfield
- Katherine Taylor
- Clinetta Weinrich
South Callaway Fire Protection District
Board Member
Vote for two for a six year term.
- Terry Powers
Board Member
Vote for one for two year unexpired term.
- Jesse Sebacher
City of New Bloomfield
Mayor
Vote for one for a two year term.
- Gary Hoelscher
- Jessica Shaffer
Alderman, Ward One
Vote for one for a two year term.
- David Bulson
- Greg Degn
Question
Shall the City of New Bloomfield impose a citywide sales tax of one- half of one percent for the purpose of improving the public safety of the City including but not limited to expenditures on police equipment, salaries, and facilities? Such funds to be used only for Police purposes.
New Bloomfield R-III School District
Board of Education
Vote for three board members who shall serve as members of the Board of Education for a term of three years each.
- Lance Martin
- Morgan Starnes
- Angie Robinson Sullivan
- Bethany Kay Walsh
City of Mokane
Alderman at Large
Vote for two for a two year term each.
- Tara Kirk
- Debra R. Taylor
City of Holts Summit
Mayor
Vote for one for a two year term.
- Coltin McGowan
- Landon Oxley
Alderman, Ward I
Vote for one for a two year term.
- Sharon Schlueter
Alderman, Ward II
Vote for one for a two year term.
- Kenneth W. Sloan
City of New Bloomfield
Alderman Ward Two
Vote for one for a two year term.
- Rosemary Augustine
