St. Charles County
Coverage of St. Charles County in the Nexus archive.
- Missouri early voting period opens with a rush that points to high primary turnout
Missouri's early voting period for the August 4 primary election saw a surge in voter turnout, with counties like St. Charles and Boone reporting significantly higher numbers compared to previous years. The increase is attributed to voter familiarity with early voting and the presence of two constitutional amendments (Amendment 4 and 5) alongside a competitive Republican primary for county executive in St. Charles.
- Local election officials go with Missouri’s gerrymandered congressional map despite uncertainty
Missouri election officials are mailing primary ballots using a gerrymandered congressional map with unresolved legal status. Voters in 28 counties have been reassigned to new districts, and a petition for a referendum on the map remains pending. Local officials have opted to use the new districts to avoid inconsistencies.
- Charter-school fight sinks Missouri education package in final days of session
A Missouri education package aimed at implementing an A-F grading system for public schools collapsed in the final days of the legislative session due to disputes over charter-school expansion. The breakdown stemmed from Republican lawmakers' resistance to opening charter schools in their own districts, despite broader support for school choice.