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Boone County Election Results Show Democratic Lean Continues

Boone County Election Results Show Democratic Lean Continues

Ballots are counted and decisions are made, at least in Boone County, because presidential elections the cycle is moving towards completion.

Unofficial results released by the Boone County Clerk’s Office are for the county only and do not necessarily reflect results from specific state or national competitions. Contests in which voters’ decision on the winner is more specific are for the county level and Missouri General Assembly positions.

Turnout in Boone County was about 67%, about 8% less than Clerk Brianna Lennon expected Monday. Voting results for all counties were available around 11:30 pm Tuesday, although statewide data was more complete earlier in the evening.

So, are the results cause for celebration or sorrow, depending on which candidate one supported or wanted to see elected?

Here’s how Boone County voted:

Federal races

The main voting issue, of course, was the election of the President and Vice President of the United States. Four political parties nominated their candidates.

Boone County voters chose Democrats Kamala Harris and Tim Walz with 48,165 votes over Republicans Donald Trump and J.D. Vance with 39,554 votes, who had 230 electoral votes as of 11:30 p.m. Tuesday; You need 270 to win. Harris/Waltz got 210 votes. Voters in the district also voted for Libertarian Chase Oliver and Mike ter Maat, and the Green Party’s Jill Stein and Rudolph Ware, with 813 votes. There were also 393 write-in votes.

District voters also had to decide two other federal races for congressional representation. Boone County is divided roughly along I-70 following redistricting following the 2020 Census. Thus, voters north of I-70 chose the 4th US House District, and voters south of I-70 are in the 3rd House District, and both made decisions about representation in the US Senate.

Incumbent Republican Mark Alford failed to fend off a challenge from Democrat Jeanette Cass in Boone County by 17,612 to 16,580, but will retain his District 4 seat based on statewide results with 72% of the vote as of about 10 p.m. Tuesday He also held off a challenge from Libertarian Thomas Holbrook, who received 1,032 points in Boone County. There were four write-in voting.

The District 3 seat became a possibility following the retirement of Republican Blaine Luetkemeyer. Boone County residents south of I-70 elected Democrat Bethan E. Mann with 27,571 votes. Republican Bob Onder received 21,336 votes. Based on statewide results, Onder will head to Washington, D.C., with 66% of the district’s vote by approximately 10 p.m. Tuesday. Libertarian Jordan Rowden received 1,205 votes and Green Party candidate William Hastings received 438. There were 13 write-in votes cast.

Republican Josh Hawley sought to remain in the U.S. Senate. Boone County voters needed someone different. Democrat Lucas Coons won the district with 49,074 votes to Hawley’s 37,452. Statewide results, however, lean toward second term for Hawleywho was leading Coons 56% to 41% at approximately 10 p.m., Libertarian W. C. Young, A-list candidate Jared Young and Green Party candidate Nathan Kline received 1,182, 577 and 665 votes in the county results, respectively . There were 22 write-in votes.

Races all over the state

Missourians, including Boone County residents, have had to make several decisions regarding state leadership or representation.

With the exception of the race for seats in the Missouri General Assembly, Boone County’s results do not necessarily reflect how the rest of the state voted. Missouri gets a new governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, and incumbents seek to retain the positions of state treasurer and attorney general.

County residents elected Democrat Crystal Quaid over Republican Mike Kehoe for governor with 44,856 votes compared to 41,670 votes. Libertarian Bill Slantz and Green Party candidate Paul Lehman received 1,418 and 726 votes, respectively. There were 20 write-in votes.

The majority of the lieutenant governor’s votes went to Democrat Richard Brown with 44,450 votes, while Republican Dave Wasinger received 38,397 votes respectively from county voters. Libertarian Ken Virson and Green Party candidate Daniel (Dani) Elliott received 2,134 and 1,436 votes respectively. There were 24 write-in votes.

County residents elected Barbara Phifer to the post of Secretary of State with 45,526 votes. Republican Denny Hoskins, Libertarian Herman Freese and Green Party candidate Jerome Bauer received 38,349, 1,692 and 814 votes, respectively. There were 23 write-in votes.

The state treasurer’s vote was relatively close in Boone County, with voters ultimately choosing Democrat Mark Osmack with 42,985 votes. They defeated Republican incumbent Vivek Malek with 40,073 votes. Libertarian John A. Hartwig Jr. and Green Party candidate Reagan Haas received 2,190 and 959 votes, respectively. There were 14 write-in votes.

Boone County voters would prefer to see Democrat Elad Gross as attorney general, who received 44,137 votes. He defeated Republican incumbent Andrew Bailey by 39,911 votes. Libertarian Ryan L. Munroe received 2,194 votes, with 18 write-in votes.

District voters also had to make decisions presented in the Missouri General Assembly. Boone County contains, in whole or in part, five House districts. Boone County is now also Missouri’s own Senate district.

House District 44 remains Republican as John Martin received 12,851 votes over Democrat Dave Reitel who received 7,012 votes. There were 8 write-in votes.

It was an easy decision for residents of the 45th and 46th House Districts, as Democrats Katie Steinhoff and David Tyson Smith ran unopposed. Steinhoff received 9,428 votes, with 108 write-in votes. Smith received 11,300 votes and 151 votes were recorded.

Democrat Adrian Plank in District 47 fended off a challenge from Republican John Potter to retain his seat for a second term. Plank received 11,580 votes to Potter’s 9,658. There were five write-in votes.

House District 50 remains in Democratic control following the election of Gregg Bush with 10,277 votes. The seat became available after Democrat Doug Mann decided not to seek re-election to focus on his mental health. He fended off a challenge from Republican John Lane, who received 8,095 votes. There were seven write-in votes.

The only seat that changed was the 19th Senate District and the election of Democrat Stephen Webber with 48,756 seats. He took on Republican James Coyne’s 36,916 points. The seat was previously held by Republican Caleb Rowden, who was unable to run again due to term limits. There were 35 write-in votes.

Boone County Racing

Will the same names remain in office or will there be new names for the Boone County department and county leadership as a whole?

Only a few races are uncontested. Thus, Democrat Kenny Mohr remained as county assessor with 63,113 votes, Democrat Dwayne Carey will serve a sixth term as sheriff after receiving 67,774 votes, Democrat Chimen Schwach will serve his first term as public administrator after receiving 60,877 votes, and Republican Brooke Jacobs will return as a Division I judge thanks to 53,413 votes in the 13th Judicial District, covering Boone and Callaway counties.

Democrat Justin Aldred will continue as South County Commissioner for a second term, receiving 25,812 votes. He fended off Republican Sam Turner, who received 20,733 votes. Democrat Janet Thompson is seeking a fourth term as North County Commissioner, receiving 19,731 votes to Republican Cherie Toalson Reisch’s 18,002.

The rematch between Republican Dustin Stanton and incumbent Democrat Jenna Redel favored Redel, who received 44,200 votes to Stanton’s 39,230 votes. They were both on the 2022 ballot.

Following the retirement of Division 3 Judge Kevin Crane of the 13th Judicial Circuit, another judge will take his place. Democrat Stephanie Morrell, who is currently the 11th Division judge, led Republican challenger Jesus Osete by 47,208 to 35,597 votes. The Governor of Missouri will have to appoint a judge to fill Morrell’s seat before completing her term in the 11th Division, based on Missouri Court Information.

Democrat Sherri Terrell will serve a full term as Boone County’s county clerk, who manages court records and finances. She received 45,704 votes over Republican challenger Amanda Auld, who received 36,808 votes.

Missouri Constitutional Amendments, Other Ballot Measures

Boone County voters chose to approve Sports Betting Amendment 2 with 44,139 yes votes to 43,454 no votes.

Voters also want women to have access to abortions and the ability to make other reproductive health decisions. approval of amendment 3 with 59,482 votes. A total of 29,510 “no” votes were cast.

A casino on Lake of the Ozarks is not what county voters want under Amendment 5. There were 42,358 yes votes and 43,154 no votes.

County voters do not want the Missouri Constitution to be changed to create a special fund to collect legal fees and support pension payments for sheriffs and county prosecutors. The “yes” vote was 35,041 and the “no” vote was 46,981.

County voters support a ban on ranked-choice voting and other provisions, approving Amendment 7. The yes vote was 48,206 and the no vote was 35,767.

Proposition A, which would gradually increase Missouri’s minimum wage to $15 and require employers to provide six paid holidays, was approved by Boone County voters with 55,413 yes votes. There were 31,953 votes against.

County voters chose to retain Kelly K. Bronek and Ginger K. Gooch as justices of the Missouri Supreme Court, and Cynthia Lynette Martin, Janet L. Sutton and Gary D. Wheat on the Court of Appeals for the Western District of Missouri. Approximately 65,000 to 70,000 votes were cast on each of the judge retention questions. The distribution of yes/no votes was typically 40,000/20,000 votes.

Hallsville residents approved voting to eliminate the local use tax, which would match the sales tax to collect taxes on online purchases. Other communities have approved use taxes. 369 people voted “for” and 477 “against”.

Charles Dunlap covers local government, community history and other general topics for the Tribune. You can contact him at [email protected] or @CD_CDT on X, formerly Twitter. Subscribe to support vital local journalism.