Republican Committeeman Seeks To Halt Early Voting In Missouri

First time voters Efton, left, and Eliza Owens, center, take a selfie with their mother Kourtney Owens outside the St. Charles County Election Authority as early voting continues on Thursday, Oct. 31,

In a recent development, a Republican committeeman has filed a petition requesting a judge to halt early voting in St. Charles County, Missouri, until the inclusion of 'watchers' or 'challengers' to oversee the polling process. The county, which is the third-largest in Missouri, has continued with early voting operations pending a decision from the court.

St. Charles County's elections director, Kurt Bahr, along with Republican Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, have confirmed that early voting will proceed until a ruling is made. The petition for the injunction was filed by the committeeman, and a court hearing is scheduled for Friday morning.