Missouri gave its 10 electoral votes to President Donald J. Trump on Tuesday. Republicans also had a good night on Nov. 3 elsewhere around the state. The GOP swept all statewide offices and gave Gov. Mike Parson a full four-year term.
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The Webster Groves City Council recently approved sign code amendments clarifying the placement of political signs on public property.
This year’s race for St. Louis County Executive is contentious with incumbent Democrat Sam Page drawing fire for his work hours and his handling of the COVID-19 crisis. His safety measures are decried as draconian and he’s taken heat on use of federal COVID-19 funds.
After years of a Republican lock on Missouri’s 2nd Congressional District, Democrats hope to unseat incumbent U.S. Rep. Ann Wagner with a strong challenge from Jill Schupp, a Democrat and former state representative who has served as state senator since 2015.
St. Louis County voters have the opportunity to cast an absentee vote in person right now.
In statewide races on Nov. 3, several high-profile candidates sport strong local connections. Missouri Auditor Nicole Galloway, who grew up in Fenton and attended high school at Ursuline Academy in Oakland, will face Republican incumbent Gov. Mike Parson for Missouri’s top spot.
Local races for the Missouri House of Representatives are not as spirited as in past election cycles, perhaps because the pandemic put the kibosh on forums and debates. Also, some Nov. 3 races around the state are uncontested.
A notary will be available in the front vestibule of the Kirkwood Public Library, 140 E. Jefferson Ave., every Wednesday through Oct. 21, from 5 to 8:30 p.m., and every Saturday through Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon. Masks are required.