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Eureka Leader - May 7

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Citizen Voting Amendment may avoid partisan SAVE Act pitfalls

  • By Chris Dickerson | Legal Newsline
  • Updated May 7, 2026

Despite public support and majorities in both houses, Republicans have been unable to pass the SAVE Act because of Democratic objections in the Senate.

Write-in candidates win big in small villages
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Write-in candidates win big in small villages

  • By Abby Stetina
  • May 1, 2026
  • 4 min to read

One person, one vote. The concept seems incredibly simple and sensible.

Jefferson County voters pass property tax freeze; Arnold, Festus incumbents ousted
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Jefferson County voters pass property tax freeze; Arnold, Festus incumbents ousted

  • By Tony Krausz
  • Updated Apr 7, 2026

Jefferson County residents will see some tax relief in two years, and Festus residents swept out four City Council members as the fallout from…

Goff expects 10 percent turnout for April 7 election
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Goff expects 10 percent turnout for April 7 election

  • By Abby Stetina
  • Mar 26, 2026
  • 1 min to read

Despite several contested city and school board races and a proposed tax freeze, only about 10 percent of Jefferson County’s registered voters…

Festus residents seeking to change form of government in future petition
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Festus residents seeking to change form of government in future petition

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Mar 11, 2026
  • 3 min to read

A petition drive to change the form of government of the city of Festus is imminent, those behind the effort said after Monday’s City Council …

County Clerk’s Office warns of voter registration text scam
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County Clerk’s Office warns of voter registration text scam

  • By Abby Stetina
  • Mar 5, 2026

Jefferson County Clerk Jeannie Goff warned today, March 5, that her office was notified of bogus text messages sent to several people claiming…

Festus rejects petition for vote on data centers
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Festus rejects petition for vote on data centers

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Feb 20, 2026
  • 3 min to read

Festus officials rejected demands made in a petition and letter calling for a public vote prohibiting large-scale data centers, saying the cit…

Myers plans to run for Jefferson County clerk seat
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Myers plans to run for Jefferson County clerk seat

  • By Abby Stetina
  • Feb 5, 2026
  • 2 min to read

Hillsboro-area resident Brent Myers has announced plans to run as a Republican candidate for Jefferson County clerk this fall.

Festus draws 13 candidates for four seats in April election; several other cities, school districts will see races
Elections

Festus draws 13 candidates for four seats in April election; several other cities, school districts will see races

  • By Kevin Carbery
  • Jan 9, 2026

After the candidate filing period for the April 7 election closed last week, races had shaped up for several school districts and cities aroun…

After early filings for April election, several races take shape
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After early filings for April election, several races take shape

  • By Leader staff
  • Dec 21, 2025

After the first week or so of candidate filings for the April 7 election, voters in three area cities and several school districts will see ra…

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