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Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Greene County celebrates 96-year-old election judge's service
GREENE COUNTY, Mo. — Marjorie Shelton has been a witness to the ever-changing process of elections. At 96, the Willard native has helped citizens cast their local ballots since 1954. She's going on 71 years of serving as a Greene County election judge. On March 25th, a few weeks ahead of the April Municipal Election, Shelton was honored by the Greene County Clerk's Office and the Greene County Commission with a proclamation for service to the community. When she started as an election judge more than seven decades ago, election results were tallied by hand at the precinct on a black chalkboard. Election judges help ensure the fairness and integrity of election results. Over the years, Marjorie witnessed the evolution of voting technology from chalk, to punch cards, to electronic tallying. 'It is an absolute honor to recognize Marjorie Shelton for her incredible dedication and serviceas a Greene County election judge for over 70 years,' said Greene County Clerk ShaneSchoeller in a press release. 'Her unwavering commitment to election integrity, and her tireless efforts have beenan inspiration to all who have had the privilege to work alongside her. Marjorie has played a vitalrole in ensuring fair and accessible elections for generations of voters, and our community isforever grateful for her service.' According to the release sent by Greene County officials, Shelton has lived on the same farm in northern Greene County since she was 17. She is a 1946 Willard High School graduate who worked at Lily Tulip and as a travel agent, as well as served as the president of the Chamber of Commerce Women's Division. She and her husband, Roy, have two children, five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Deadline for voter registration nears for April Greene County election
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Greene County Clerk Shane Scholler is reminding county residents that the voter registration deadline is coming up for April's election. Eligible residents have until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12 to register to vote for the April 2025 General Municipal Election on Tuesday, April 8. To register to vote in Greene County, you can visit one of three places: The Historic Courthouse at 940 N Boonville Ave., Room 113 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday Any Missouri Department of Revenue vehicle license office or branch of the Springfield-Greene County Library The Missouri Secretary of State's website When registering to vote, the Greene County Clerk's Office says you must have a copy of a birth certificate, a Native American tribal document, or other proof of United States citizenship. You must also present a valid Missouri driver's license or other form of personal identification to register. The Greene County Clerk's Office also encourages anyone who has moved within the county or changed their name to contact them to make sure there are no unnecessary delays and ensure a good voting experience during the election. Voter registration information is also available online at the Greene County Clerk website and sample ballots for the April 8 election can be found online at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
