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Update 2:30 p.m. Doris Ewing had decided not to vote when she was on her way to return a library book. As she passed her polling place, she changed her mind. “I said to myself, ‘Why not?’” Ewing said. Ewing said she was unimpressed with the coverage prior to the election and didn’t discover what platforms each candidate represented. “I left several blank because I think it’s wrong to vote if you don’t know anything about it,” Ewing said. “The postcards and things I get in the mail are pretty useless to find out what anybody really stands for. I was quite ambivalent about v...

Who are the candidates on the ballot for Springfield City Council? And who has endorsed and donated to them? Katie Kull, Springfield News-Leader © Steve Pokin/News-Leader This is what happens, says columnist Steve Pokin, when you and your spouse always vote and don't move very much. There are 14 candidates running for mayor and four open seats on the Springfield City Council. Two of the open council seats represent the entire city, while one open position represents Zone 1 in Springfield's northwest quadrant and the other represents Zone 4 in the southeast. Here's an overvi...

There are 14 candidates running for mayor and four open seats on the Springfield City Council. Two of the open council seats represent the entire city, while one open position represents Zone 1 in Springfield's northwest quadrant and the other represents Zone 4 in the southeast. Here's an overview of who is running in the order they will appear on the ballot. For more in-depth information about the candidates and their policies, go online to news-leader.com. Mayor Ken McClure (Incumbent) Background: McClure, 70, has been mayor of Springfield since 2017. He grew up in Springfield and lived her...

Candidates for Springfield’s General Seat A are hoping to take one of the five seats on council, including the mayor, representing the entire city. The four candidates are hoping to fill the seat vacated by Councilwoman Jan Fisk, who is not running for another term. The News-Leader interviewed all the candidates about why they’re running, which issues are important to them and where they stand on various problems facing the city. Here’s what they said in the order they will appear on the ballot: Alexander Aton Alexander Aton, 28, said he decided to run primarily after seeing the city’...

Guest: Kyle Wyatt, Marcus Aton Kyle Wyatt fills in for the vacationing Nick Reed this morning. Here’s what he covers: In April, we have a chance to change the course of elected officials in Springfield. Marcus Aton is running for mayor. Marcus shares some of his beliefs and why he thinks he would be a good fit for the position. Canada has created more travel restrictions due to COVID-19. These new restrictions will require travelers to get tested BEFORE the flight, and AFTER the flight. Arriving flyers must also quarantine in an approved hotel for up to three days until they receive results...