The roughly five-month annual legislative session begins Wednesday.

Shaw said first we must move through what is expected to be a chaotic week of politics.

ShutDownDC called the protest a vigil to demand Hawley to drop his plans to contest the Electoral College certification process.

South Carolina Senator and judiciary committee chairman Lindsey Graham is voicing concerns about Senator Ted Cruz’s proposal to establish an electoral commission.

Illinois lawmakers will be back in Springfield in January.

Missouri Governor Mike Parson is scheduled to deliver his State of the State Address on Wednesday, January 27, 2021.

On Jan. 6, the Electoral College envelopes from each state and the District of Columbia will be opened before the members of Congress.

The meeting of the Missouri Electoral College took place at 2 p.m. at the Capitol in Jefferson City on Monday, Dec. 14.

Kentucky’s eight electors officially cast their vote for president and vice president Monday, December 14.

The Illinois Electoral College have officially cast their votes for president and vice president on Monday, December 14.

The bi-partisan legislation will improve the safety of duck boats following the 2018 tragedy on Table Rock Lake.

Missouri joined in a lawsuit challenging the election before the Supreme Court of the United States.

Terry Carmack grew up in Marshall County. He attended Murray State University and is a graduate of George Mason University.

Six counties were randomly selected for a post-general election audit.

The design of the coins will represent the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and its mission to promote tolerance, diversity and inclusion.

The Missouri Senate will postpone any action related to the special session due to COVID-19.

The unusual way the Trump campaign is divvying up the contributions has drawn scrutiny from election watchdogs, who say Trump and his family are poised to financially benefit from the arrangement.

Missouri lawmakers are working in Jefferson City to access more COVID-19 relief money.

Scott County Clerk Rita Milam said more work is just starting for them.

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker made a dire prediction this week, after Illinois voters rejected his proposed graduated state income tax.

Trump, who has complained for weeks about mail-in ballots, escalated his allegations late Thursday, saying at the White House that the ballot-counting process is unfair and corrupt.

The discussion was held at the Kentucky Historical Society in Frankfort at 9:30 a.m.

Citing “horror stories,” President Donald Trump unleashed a torrent of fabricated accusations Thursday in an audacious attempt to undermine the legitimacy of the U.S. election.

The false claim, known on social media as #Sharpiegate, came as Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden was named the winner in the battleground state.

The Associated Press is reporting that the Trump campaign has filed a lawsuit in Georgia, looking to pause the vote count in the state.

The measure was defeated 55 percent “no” to 45 percent “yes.”

Many counties also saw a large jump in registered voters for the 2020 presidential election.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell discussed winning his reelection bid to the Senate, the undecided presidential race, tight Senate races and COVID-19 post-election.

The general election is Tuesday, November 3.

Voters shot down the proposal to switch from a flat tax to a graduated income tax that takes a larger percentage from wealthy residents.

Amendment 3 would amend Article III of the Missouri Constitution to change some things from Amendment 1 that was passed in 2018.

Missouri Amendment 1 addressed term limits for the lieutenant governor, secretary of state, state auditor and attorney general.

Mike Bost (Republican) won the office of U.S. House of Representatives for District 12 in Illinois.

Republican Mike Parson wins election for governor in Missouri.

Holly Rehder won the office of Senator for Missouri Senate District 27.

Jason Smith won the Missouri 8th Congressional District House seat.

Wayne Wallingford won state representative for Missouri House District 147.

Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has won a seventh term in Kentucky.

Dick Durbin was declared the winner in the U.S. Senate race representing Illinois.

Friendly Airports For Mothers (FAM) Improvement Act was signed into law by President Trump on Oct. 30.

Those who don’t have a form of transportation can still go cast their vote on election day thanks to St. James AME Church and the student group, SEMO Votes.

If you are sick or have tested positive for COVID-19, you can call the clerk’s office and they can offer you voting alternatives.

Gov. Parson made a final campaign stop in Cape Girardeau on Monday.

The race for Missouri’s District 8 House seat covers 30 counties.

Perry County and Jackson County both had to move one of their polling places due to COVID-19.

Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft reminded voters of polling place rules and outlined the Election Night reporting process.

The courthouse will be closed to the public starting at 7 p.m. on Election Day, when the polls close. All voters in line at 7 p.m. will be allowed to cast their ballot.

The Graves County Health Department reported 38 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, November 2.

Click here to look at some sample ballots for the November 3 general election.

The free service is being offered for Monday, November 2 and Tuesday, Nov. 3.

There’s a new option for voting in Pemiscot County for those in quarantine who don’t want to drive.

Amy McGrath visited with voters at Bob Noble Park Amphitheater at 12:30 p.m.

Senator Mitch McConnell will be stopping in Daviess County Friday morning to campaign for the upcoming election.

The graduated income tax amendment is on the Illinois ballot for November 3.

Amendment 3 would amend Article III of the Missouri Constitution to change some things from Amendment 1 that was passed in 2018.

Voters can cast their curbside, absentee ballots on October 30 from 8 am till 4:30 pm.

A ballot issue in Missouri is Amendment 1, which addresses state executive term limits.

This year, Sen. Mitch McConnell admits he’s uncertain if he’ll remain the majority leader.