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2026 Voting Information

April 7th is critical election for Municipal and Local Elections and includes critical local tax initiatives.

To get a preview of your ballot:

  • Click this link to MO Voter Registration site: MO Secretary of State Voter Registration.
  • Fill out the form and it will take you to your current Voter Registration Information
  • In the middle of the page, there is a link to View Candidates and Issue. It takes you to those items you will have on your ballot.

OR

  • Use this link for St. Charles County Election Authority Ballot Look Up

Key Deadlines

  • Register to Vote: March 11, 2026
  • Absentee Voting: Now available M-F at the Election Authority 8:30 am – 4:30 pm up until 4:30 PM on April 6th
  • Election Day: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 (Polls open 6 am – 7 pm)

Candidate Vetting Checklist: Indivisible Standards

1. Core Values & Policy Alignment

  • Democracy Protection: Does the candidate publicly denounce authoritarianism and support voting rights expansion?
  • Public Services: Do they support fully funding public schools (e.g., opposing vouchers that drain School District funds)?
  • Economic Justice: Does their stance on local tax measures (like Prop RT/FIRE) prioritize community services over extremist cuts?
  • Human Rights: Do they have a proven record of protecting the rights of marginalized groups?

2. Character & Professionalism

  • Communication Style: Do they respond professionally to dissent on social media/in person?
  • Transparency: Are their campaign finances and endorsements clear and publicly available?
  • Consistency: Does their voting record (if an incumbent) match their current campaign promises?

3. Viability & Strategy

  • Campaign Infrastructure: Do they have a professional team, a functional website, and a clear path to victory?

Understanding the Tax Propositions on the April Ballot

This is a county-wide measure that would freeze property taxes for all homeowners, regardless of age.

1. Proposition RT

  • How it works: Locks your property tax bill at its current level (the “Initial Credit Year”). If your home value goes up later, you get a tax credit to cover the difference.
  • The Goal: Prevents homeowners from being “priced out” of their homes due to rising assessments.
  • The Risk: 97% of property taxes go to schools*, libraries, and emergency services. Freezing the tax base makes it harder for these entities to keep up with inflation and growth.

2. Proposition EMS & Proposition FIRE

Because Prop RT (above) would freeze property tax revenue, fire and ambulance districts are asking for a Sales Tax to ensure they can still afford fuel, equipment, and staff.

MeasureWho is asking?The Swap
Proposition EMSSt. Charles County Ambulance DistrictAdds 1% Sales Tax (County-wide) to reduce property taxes by 50% of the revenue collected.
Proposition FIREWentzville/O’Fallon/St. Peters/Lake St. Louis Fire Protection DistrictsAdds 1% Sales Tax (Local) to reduce property taxes by 50% of the revenue collected.
  • Exemptions: These sales taxes DO NOT apply to groceries, gas, prescriptions, or utilities.
  • The Strategy: Capture money from visitors and shoppers to lower the burden on local homeowners.

*Please note when considering taxes that impact our local school districts we all need to be aware that the State of MO is ranked 50th among all the states in state-sourced funding for schools. Thus local property taxes are the primary source for school funding.

School Board Candidates

If you are looking for information on School Board candidates check out the School District website(click the name of your school district below). As well as the website for St. Charles County Families for Public School(https://sccffps.org/)

Fort Zumwalt School District

Voters will choose three members from the following five candidates:

  1. Arnie C. “AC” Dienoff
  2. Marc Pratte (Incumbent)
  3. Tanya Roth
  4. Erica Powers (Incumbent)
  5. Kathryn “Kat” Byrd (Incumbent)

Francis Howell School District

This race is particularly active with two distinct slates of three candidates each:

  • Jason Adams
  • Sara Dillard
  • Kevin McGuire
  • Jane Puszkar (Incumbent)
  • Greenwood (Full name may vary on ballot)
  • Jaworski (Full name may vary on ballot)

City of St. Charles School District

Four candidates have filed for three open positions:

  1. Karen O’Hearn
  2. Lori Gibson (Incumbent)
  3. Charlie Daniels
  4. Joshua Wilcutt

Orchard Farm School District

Five candidates have filed for three positions:

  • Brad Westerfeld (Incumbent)
  • Nanzell Burton
  • Darren Grunwaldt (Incumbent)
  • Erin Stopke (Incumbent)
  • Emily Wilson

Wentzville School District

Had 3 candidates that filed for election as three seats were to be filled there is no need for election. They have been elected by default so will not be on ballot.

  • Shaun Johnson
  • Bertha Schultz
  • Kirby Wilson

Researching candidates:

Starting with simple google searches and face book searches can get you a lot of information on candidates.

  • If you are viewing social media don’t just read what they post, read their comments. Look to see how they respond to those who disagree with them. Check to see if they respond professionally. Are they informative in what they say.
  • If you are looking for information on School Board candidates check out the School District website. As well as the website for St. Charles County Families for Public School(https://sccffps.org/)
  • On local elections your city newsletter should have information on the candidates.
  • Once you have found a way to contact the candidate, reach out via email, phone or social media. You can also attend an event they are scheduled for and get to know them.
  • Attend your local city board of alderman meeting, to see your incumbent candidate in action.
  • Attend a St. Charles County Council meeting, to see your incumbent in action.