JC Vote

04/07/2026

Get out and vote today! It’s your chance to make your voice heard in our community! Polls open 6-7 pm.

04/06/2026

You can vote early today at the Cole County Clerk’s Office, 311 E High Street, until 4 pm. Photo ID is required.

You can check for your polling place and review the ballot here. See you at the polls!

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03/22/2026

The April 7 election is around the corner. Early voting without any excuse begins this coming week. Mail-in absentee ballots need to be requested as established below, and sent before this Wednesday.

03/11/2026

Register to vote today! And you’ll be able to vote in the April 7 election. What’s on the ballot? City council, school board, and an extension of the Cole County public safety tax (already exists) to be renewable by the voters in 10 years.

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03/08/2026

The deadline to be registered to vote in the April 7 elections is approaching.

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03/07/2026

There’s still time for candidates to file for the below county offices. You have through March 31st. Who’s going to step forward?

02/08/2026

Five Jefferson City Council positions are on the April 7 ballot (in addition to three JCPSD school board positions). All five current council members are running for re-election, with only two having opponents. Those two are:

Ward 1 Incumbent Randy Hoselton (636) 215-5184
Ward 1 Challenger George Bacon (573) 462-7181

Ward 5 Incumbent Mackenzie Job (573) 291-6856
Ward 5 Challenger Rebekah Frost (417) 298-9092

Not sure what Ward you live in? See below.

02/05/2026

Not registered to vote? You have through Wednesday, March 11. Then you’ll be registered and ready to vote in the Tuesday, April 7 elections.

Register online at the MO Secretary of State’s website with a tablet or your phone. Sign with care, it will be your voter signature on record!es

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02/04/2026

On the April 7 election, the Jeff City Public School District board vacancies will be on the ballot. Seven people are running for school board and they are listed below (three board vacancies exist so you will vote for three).

A few ways to determine who you will vote for include:
- review their social media
- read their responses to News Tribune questions
- contact the candidates directly
- attend their campaign event(s)

There are three vacancies. You will select three candidates on your ballot (out of the seven) when you vote April 7. The candidates are:

- Trent Vallandingham
- James Kindred
- Gretchen Duckworth
- Ryan Towner
- Cierra Griffin
- Michelle Rodemeyer
- Kris Scheperle

02/03/2026

Cole County registered voters! The April 7 election is approaching fast, and you can soon request your absentee ballot if you are voting absentee by mail.

Follow all instructions carefully including how to return the absentee ballot and make sure every item is completed on the return envelope. Make your request right away and don’t delay in mailing it back to the county clerk.

Mail-In Absentee Voting Begins: Tuesday February 24

In-Person Absentee Voting (with legal excuse): Tuesday, Feb 24 - Monday, March 23

In-Person Absentee Voting (no excuse required): Tuesday,March 24 - Monday, April 6

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