Election Dates

Feb. 5: This is the presidential preference primary, when voters from each party will cast ballots on candidates within their party. The results, combined with those from primaries and caucuses across the country, will help the parties determine their respective nominees. The last day to register to vote in this election is Jan. 9. 

April 8: This is the general municipal election, in which members of city councils, boards of alderman, boards of trustees school boards and some other local government entities are elected. In Columbia, we'll elect First Ward and Fifth Ward representatives to the City Council, and we'll choose two school board members. All will serve three-year terms. Bond issues and other ballot measures can also be included in the April election, though none have been announced yet. The last day to register to vote in this election is March 12. 

June 3: This date is available for any special public election, but no such plans have been announced to date. The last day to register to vote in this election is May 7. 

Aug. 5: This is the primary election, in which voters from each party will choose their nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives, for several statewide offices, for state legislative seats and for county offices. The August primary might also feature statewide or local ballot issues, though none has been announced to date. The last day to register to vote in this election is July 9. 

Nov. 4: This is the general election, which in 2008 will feature the U.S. presidential race as well as congressional, state and county offices. The November election usually features constitutional amendments and other statewide or local ballot issues. The last day to register to vote in this election is Oct. 8.

For more information about elections and voting in Boone County, visit the Boone County Clerk's Web site at www.showmeboone.com/CLERK.