As Howell County gears up for the 2024 primary elections, residents are preparing for a significant event that will shape their local and state government.
With the polls scheduled to open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday voters have a full day to make their voices heard. This roundup provides an exhaustive look at the key details, including precinct locations and specific races on the ballot.
The ballot for the August 2024 primary election features several critical races pertinent to Howell County. Below is a summary of these races, organized by office:
Republican: Steven Privette
Republican: Calvin Wood
Democrat: Bill Echols
Republican: Bruce Williams, Jesse Wright
Republican: Matt Roberts, Brent H. Campbell
Republican: Daniel Franks
Republican: Gary Max DeShazo, James T. "Tim" Cherry
Democrat: Jeffrey R. Collins
Republican: Ray Riggs
Republican: John Pruett
Republican: Judy Von Allmen, Victoria Howerton
Republican: Patricia Chapin, Marilyn Roberts
Voters in the Spring Creek precinct who have historically cast their ballots at Pottersville Baptist Church will vote at the Pottersville Fire Department for Tuesday’s election only, as the church is temporarily unavailable for the primary election.
Those wishing to vote absentee ballots in person may do so until 5 p.m. Monday at the Howell County Clerk's Office, 35 Court Square in West Plains. A photo ID is required.
To check voter registration, go online to voteroutreach.sos.mo.gov/portal.
Here's a detailed breakdown of the polling locations for each precinct in Howell County:
Benton 1: Moody Community Building, 2718 County Road 7820, Moody.
Benton 2: South Fork School Building, 3209 US Highway 160, South Fork.
Chapel: Forest Dell Community Building, 3300 County Road 3370, Mtn. View.
Dry Creek: Pomona Fire Station, County Road 1510, Pomona.
Goldsberry: Mtn. View Community Center, 125 E. First St., Mtn. View.
Howell 1: First Church of God, 1700 Wayhaven Drive, West Plains.
Howell 2: National Guard Armory, 1315 Webster St., West Plains.
Howell 3: West Plains Public Library, 750 W. Broadway, West Plains.
Howell 4: West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St., West Plains.
Howell 5: United Freewill Baptist Church, 607 Lanton Road, West Plains.
Howell 6: Junction Hill School Building, 8004 County Road 3010, West Plains.
Howell 7 & Myatt 2: Brandsville City Hall, S. U.S 63 and VV Highway, Brandsville.
Hutton Valley: Hutton Valley School Building, 5098 County Road 2980, Hutton Valley.
Myatt 1: Lanton Fire Station, 14446 Highway 17, Lanton
Siloam Springs: Pumpkin Center Fire Station, 1898 Highway14, Pumpkin Center.
Sisson: Bosserman Community Center Building, 5814 County Road 3250, Peace Valley.
South Fork: Good News Baptist Church, 4600 Highway 142, South Fork.
Spring Creek: Pottersville Fire Department, 1817 K Highway, Pottersville.
Willow Springs 1: Ozark Family YMCA, 405 W. Main St., Willow Springs.
Willow Springs 2: First Baptist Church, 402 N. Harris St., Willow Springs.
Additional school district polling locations include:
Glenwood R-8 School District: Glenwood School Building, 10286 Highway 17, West Plains.
Oregon-Howell (Koshkonong) R-3 School District: Brandsville City Hall, Brandsville.
