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<h1>The right judgment can change the trajectory of a life.</h1>

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<p><strong>Bill is committed to engaging with the community.</strong> Below is a list of upcoming events -- we hope to see you there!</p>

<h2>Events</h2>

Events

<p>Bill is incredibly grateful to the community leaders who have publicly endorsed his candidacy!</p>

<h2>Bill Ellis for Judge</h2>

<h6>mISSOURI STATE SENATOR</h6>

<h4>Stephen Webber</h4>

<p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><a href="/514da289-8c6a-48c2-8c02-6e5e5cdc4a70#block-4e3c8e98-0c6f-4697-90d5-7e3e5ecab68b"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Read Testimonial</strong></a></span></p>

<h6>Missouri state representative</h6>

<h4>David Tyson Smith</h4>

<h6>Fmr. Missouri State Represetnative</h6>

<h4>Vicky Riback Wilson</h4>

<h6>boone county<br>presiding commissioner</h6>

<h4>Kip Kendrick</h4>

<h6>Boone County commissioner</h6>

<h4>Janet Thompson</h4>

<h6>boone county commissioner</h6>

<h4>Justin Aldred</h4>

<h6>boone county<br>recorder of deeds</h6>

<h4>Bob Nolte</h4>

<p><a href="https://www.ellisforjudge.org/testimonials#:~:text=I%20am%20certain%20he%20would%20be%20the%20same%20as%20a%20judge" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Read Testimonial</strong></a></p>

<h6>Boone County<br>Public Administrator</h6>

<h4>Chimene Schwach</h4>

<h6>columbia city council member, ward 3</h6>

<h4>Jacque Sample</h4>

<h6>Columbia city council member, ward 4</h6>

<h4>Nick Foster</h4>

<h6>grimes, fay &amp; Kopp</h6>

<h4>Jeff Bassinger</h4>

<p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><a href="https://www.ellisforjudge.org/testimonials#:~:text=Boone%20County%20deserves%20a%20judge%20with%20experience%2C%20compassion%2C%20and%20a%20genuine%20heart%20for%20service" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Read Testimonial</strong></a></span></p>

<h6>Law office of casey rose berndt</h6>

<h4>Casey Berndt</h4>

<h6>harper, evans, hilbrenner &amp; netemeyer</h6>

<h4>Jessica Caldera</h4>

<h6>Smith lewis llp</h6>

<h4>Jose Caldera</h4>

<p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><a href="https://www.ellisforjudge.org/testimonials#:~:text=I%20hope%20you%E2%80%99ll%20join%20me%20in%20supporting%20Bill%20Ellis%20for%20Boone%20County%20Associate%20Circuit%20Judge" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Read Testimonial</strong></a></span></p>

<h6>Managing Partner, Thomas Law Offices</h6>

<h4>Mike Campbell</h4>

<h6>community activist</h6>

<h4>Kate Canterbury</h4>

<h6>Stinson llp</h6>

<h4>Aimee Davenport</h4>

<h6>retired educator hallsville RIV</h6>

<h4>Kena Forbis</h4>

<p><a href="https://www.ellisforjudge.org/testimonials#:~:text=Based%20on%20my%20years%20of%20observing%20Bill%E2%80%99s%20work%20and%20dedication%2C%20I%20believe%20he%20would%20serve%20with%20integrity%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20compassion%20as%20a%20judge" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Read Testimonial</strong></a></p>

<h6>court administrator<br>13th judicial cir., 2021-2025</h6>

<h4>Cindy Garrett</h4>

<h6>recent graduate<br>first time voter</h6>

<h4>Tena Green</h4>

<h6>Journalism professor</h6>

<h4>Prof. Amanda Hinnant</h4>

<h6>James law group</h6>

<h4>Charlie James</h4>

<h6>Markel &amp; lingo<br>attorneys at law</h6>

<h4>Anna Lingo</h4>

<p><a href="https://www.ellisforjudge.org/testimonials#:~:text=Bill%20Ellis%20is%20exactly%20the%20kind%20of%20person%20you%20want%20making%20those%20decisions" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Read Testimonial</strong></a></p>

<h6>Former client</h6>

<h4>Emily Livigne</h4>

<p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><a href="https://www.ellisforjudge.org/testimonials#:~:text=He%20will%20be%20an%20outstanding%20addition%20to%20the%20bench" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Read Testimonial</strong></a></span></p>

<h6>markel &amp; Lingo<br>Attorneys at law</h6>

<h4>Amy Markel</h4>

<p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><a href="https://www.ellisforjudge.org/testimonials#:~:text=Bill%20is%20an%20excellent%20attorney%20and%20will%20be%20the%20perfect%20addition%20to%20Missouri%E2%80%99s%20Thirteenth%20Judicial%20Circuit" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Read Testimonial</strong></a></span></p>

<h6>law office of<br>christina mCcarnety</h6>

<h4>Christina McCartney</h4>

<p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><a href="https://www.ellisforjudge.org/testimonials#:~:text=I%20wholeheartedly%20endorse%20him%20for%20Judge%20in%20Division%209" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Read Testimonial</strong></a></span></p>

<h6>juvenile officer, 13th Judicial circuit, 2015-2024</h6>

<h4>Ruth McCluskey</h4>

<p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><a href="https://www.ellisforjudge.org/testimonials#:~:text=I%20know%20Bill%20will%20set%20the%20standard%20as%20a%20fair%20and%20empathetic%20judge" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Read Testimonial</strong></a></span></p>

<h6>meyer moody llc</h6>

<h4>Tony Meyer</h4>

<p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><a href="https://www.ellisforjudge.org/testimonials#:~:text=education%2C%20stability%2C%20and%20success" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Read Testimonial</strong></a></span></p>

<h6>Missouri Youthbuild Program Director</h6>

<h4>Jerrell Morton</h4>

<h6>Educator, fmr. chair of boone county democrats</h6>

<h4>Lyra Noce</h4>

<h6>Blitz Bardget &amp;<br>Deutsch, LC</h6>

<h4>Chris Pieper</h4>

<p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><a href="https://www.ellisforjudge.org/testimonials#:~:text=Our%20County%20and%20its%20residents%20deserve%20and%20need%20someone%20with%20experience%20and%20integrity%2C%20and%20Bill%20has%20both%20of%20these%20things%20and%20more" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Read Testimonial</strong></a></span></p>

<h6>Pratte &amp;<br>Associates, LLC</h6>

<h4>Stephen Pratte</h4>

<p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><a href="https://www.ellisforjudge.org/testimonials#:~:text=Bill%20is%20the%20right%20choice%20for%20Division%209%20Judge" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Read Testimonial</strong></a></span></p>

<h6>MO bar dist. 15 governor, Lear Werts LLP<br></h6>

<h4>Sander Sowers</h4>

<h6>columbia dentistry<br>for children</h6>

<h4>Dr. Gregory Stine</h4>

<h6>Fidelity national financial</h6>

<h4>Dave Townsend</h4>

<h6>anesthesiologist</h6>

<h4>Dr. Andrew Tran</h4>

<h6>law office of matt uhrig</h6>

<h4>Matt Uhrig</h4>

<h6>Columbia earth day coordinator</h6>

<h4>Laura Wacker</h4>

<p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><a href="/514da289-8c6a-48c2-8c02-6e5e5cdc4a70"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Read Testimonial</strong></a></span></p>

<h6>Perspective farms</h6>

<h4>Michelle Werts</h4>

<h6>Co-founder,<br>ragtag &amp; true/false </h6>

<h4>David Wilson</h4>

<h6>The hines &amp; Wilson<br>law firm</h6>

<h4>Scott Wilson</h4>

<h6>Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Dist. Ass'n</h6>

<h4>Pastor Anthony Woods</h4>

<p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><a href="https://www.ellisforjudge.org/testimonials#:~:text=Bill%20is%20an%20invaluable%20asset%20in%20this%20role%2C%20and%20I%20wholeheartedly%20endorse%20him%20without%20reservation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Read Testimonial</strong></a></span></p>

<h6>LIcensed professional counselor</h6>

<h4>Natalie Wuest</h4>

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<h6>rep. David Tyson Smith<br></h6>

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<p><strong>Bill is committed to engaging with the entire Boone County community.</strong> Here are some of the headlines and events for our campaign.</p>

<h2>Latest Campaign News</h2>

News

<p>Bill has been working in Boone County’s courtrooms nearly every day for almost 25 years. That experience has left him convinced that our courts work best when they are responsive to the needs of our <strong>community</strong>, hold people and themselves <strong>accountable</strong>, and provide <strong>opportunity </strong>to those of us who need to get back on track.</p>

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Bill Ellis has been endorsed by elected officials and community leaders from across Boone County and Columbia Missouri for his campaign to be the next Division 9 Associate Circuit Judge.

Boone County Leaders Endorse Bill Ellis for Judge

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Elected officials and Boone County Missouri leaders offer their personal testimonials about Bill Ellis and his campaign to become the next Division 9 Associate Circuit Judge.

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See the events Bill Ellis is attending during his Boone County, Missouri judicial campaign.

Events in the Bill Ellis for Judge Campaign

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Learn what's happening in the campaign to elect Bill Ellis for Boone County Associate Circuit Judge.

News in the Bill Ellis for Judge Campaign

Starting page for the campaign to elect Bill Ellis as Division 9 Associate Circuit Judge for Boone County, Missouri.

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Learn about Bill Ellis' personal values for why he believes he is qualified to serve as Division IX associate circuit judge.

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Come meet Bill Ellis on the second floor of Logboat Brewing Co. on Wed, Oct 29 at 4:30 PM.

RSVP for Campaign Kickoff

Meet Bill Ellis and learn about his personal history as he runs for Boone County, MO associate circuit judge.

Meet Bill Ellis, candidate for judge

Meet Bill

<p>Boone County is greater than the sum of its parts. Its people and families, its businesses, and its organizations and institutions are all interconnected. <strong>Our neighbors’ struggles impact all of us. </strong>And their successes make our whole community better.</p>

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<h2>Community</h2>

<p><strong>Bill Ellis will make his first appearance as a candidate at the Annual BBQ &amp; Stump Speeches</strong> hosted by the Boone County Democratic Party at Stephens Lake Park on October 12 from 11:30AM to 2:30PM. This is a candidate focused event that will also feature a silent auction of baked goods and other items.</p>

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<h4>Annual BBQ, Stump Speeches &amp; Silent Auction</h4>

<p>Join Bill for a fun event at his office! We will have CoMo Smoke &amp; Fire BBQ, live music, yard games, and more! All are welcome, but please RSVP using this form so we make sure we have enough food!</p>

<h4>BBQ with Bill <span style="color: var(--color-headline-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-headline-secondary);">(hosted by our local attorneys)</span></h4>

BBQ with Bill

<p><strong>Come meet Bill Ellis on the second floor at Logboat Brewing Co. </strong>We will have plenty of food and drink as well as first dibs on campaign swag fresh off the presses. Hope to see you there!</p>

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<h4>RSVP for our Campaign Kickoff<br>at Logboat!</h4>

<p><strong>Bill Ellis is looking forward to attending this year's Chili Supper.</strong> The event is a beloved tradition of the Boone County Democrats and is always well attended. This year's special guest speaker is the Mayor of Kansas City, the Honorable Quinton Lucas!</p>

<h4>Boone County Democrats Annual Chili Supper<br></h4>

Annual BBQ & Stump Speeches

<p>Our courts can be places where people and families turn things around, where <strong>accountability goes hand-in-hand with the chance to rebuild</strong>, and where the community stands at the ready to help in that effort.</p>

<h2>Accountability</h2>

<p>Jim &amp; Tabby McCray will host a casual dinner at their place for Bill. It will be a chance to meet our candidate for Division 9 Associate Circuit Judge and spend a little time with our Northern Boone County neighbors. All are invited!</p>

<h4>Grab a Bite with Bill, <span style="color: var(--color-headline-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-headline-secondary);">hosted by Jim &amp; Tabby McCray</span></h4>

Jim and Tabby McCrary are hosting a dinner at their home for Bill Ellis, candidate for Boone County Associate Circuit Judge, on Thursday, May 21 from 4:30-6:30 pm.

Jim and Tabby McCrary host Bill Ellis

Jim & Tabby McCray invite you to Meet Bill Ellis

<p>Justice isn’t only about decisions made in the moment – <strong>it’s about shaping futures</strong>. Not just the future of the individual standing in front of the judge, but the future of our entire community.</p>

<h2>Opportunity</h2>

<p>Join Bill for a morning of family fun at Perspective Farms--an Arabian Horse farm right along Highway 63. Meet, pet, and take pictures with the horses. Stroll around the farm with a lemonade. And meet our candidate!</p><p>All are welcome, but please RSVP using this form so we can let the folks at the farm know how many we'll have visiting!</p>

<h4>At the Barn with Bill, <span style="color: var(--color-headline-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-headline-secondary);">hosted by Boone County Commissioner Janet Thompson</span></h4>

At the Barn with Bill

<p>Join folks from around the community to learn about Bill's campaign and how you can help spread the word to people in your neighborhood!</p>

<h4>Canvassing Kick-Off Training & Meet-&-Greet</h4>

Canvassing Kick-Off Training & Meet-&-Greet

<p>Mike &amp; Bethany Campbell with Senator Stephen Webber will host an event at the Campbells' home to introduce their neighbors to their friend Bill Ellis and learn why he is running for Division 9 Associate Circuit Judge.</p>

<h4>Meet Bill Ellis, <span style="color: var(--color-headline-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-headline-secondary);">hosted by Mike &amp; Bethany Campbell with Stephen Webber</span></h4>

Meet Bill Ellis, hosted by Mike & Bethany Campbell with Stephen Webber

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<h4>Candidate Forum, <span style="color: var(--color-headline-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-headline-secondary);">hosted by Race Matters, Friends</span></h4>

<p>Race Matters, Friends is holding a candidate forum on Wednesday, July 15, at 6 p.m. at the Columbia Public Library in the Friends Room. As a candidate on the August 2026 ballot Bill has invited to attend and looks forward to participating.</p>

Candidate Forum, hosted by Race Matters, Friends

<p><strong>Columbia, MO attorney William C. "Bill" Ellis announced today that he is a candidate </strong>for the Division IX Boone County Associate Circuit Judge position that will become open upon the retirement of Judge Tracy Gonzalez.</p><p>"I have had the unique privilege of appearing in Juvenile Court before Judge Gonzalez nearly every week since she was elected in 2018,” Ellis said, "and if elected, I pledge to do my level best to carry on her exemplary work for our community."</p>

<h4>Columbia Attorney Bill Ellis Announces Candidacy for Division 9 Boone County Associate Circuit Judge</h4>

<p>Jose &amp; Jessica Caldera with Kate &amp; Bob Nolte will host an event at the Calderas' home to introduce their neighbors to their friend Bill Ellis. Come meet our candidate for Division 9 Associate Circuit Judge and enjoy time visiting with your central Columbia neighbors.</p>

<h4>Meet Bill Ellis, <span style="color: var(--color-headline-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-headline-secondary);">hosted by José &amp; Jessica Caldera and Kate &amp; Bob Nolte</span></h4>

<p>José &amp; Jessica Caldera with Kate &amp; Bob Nolte will host an event at the Calderas' home to introduce their neighbors to their friend Bill Ellis. Come meet our candidate for Division 9 Associate Circuit Judge and enjoy time visiting with your central Columbia neighbors.</p>

Meet Bill Ellis, hosted by Jose & Jessica Caldera and Kate & Bob Nolte

<p>The&nbsp;League&nbsp;of&nbsp;Women&nbsp;Voters&nbsp;and the Columbia Public Library will host a Candidate Forum for candidates in the August 4<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;Primary Election in&nbsp;contested races. Candidates will have time for a two-minute opening statement, questions from the LWV and the audience and time for a closing statement.</p>

<h4>Candidate Forum, <span style="color: var(--color-headline-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-headline-secondary);">hosted by the League of Women Voters</span></h4>

Candidate Forum, hosted by the League of Women Voters

<p>Raise your mimosa and join Bill in a toast to justice at a brunch hosted by Kate Canterbury at her home. Enjoy a relaxing morning with neighbors and learn about our Boone County courts from our candidate for Division 9 Associate Circuit Judge.</p>

<h4>Brunch with Bill, <span style="color: var(--color-headline-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-headline-secondary);">hosted by Kate Canterbury</span></h4>

We are strongly supporting

Bill Ellis for Judge

Stephen Webber

mISSOURI STATE SENATOR

David Tyson Smith

Missouri state representative

Vicky Riback Wilson

Fmr. Missouri State Represetnative

Kip Kendrick

boone countypresiding commissioner

Janet Thompson

Boone County commissioner

Justin Aldred

boone county commissioner

Bob Nolte

boone countyrecorder of deeds

Chimene Schwach

Boone CountyPublic Administrator

Jacque Sample

columbia city council member, ward 3

Nick Foster

Columbia city council member, ward 4

Jeff Bassinger

grimes, fay & Kopp

Casey Berndt

Law office of casey rose berndt

Jessica Caldera

harper, evans, hilbrenner & netemeyer

Jose Caldera

Smith lewis llp

Mike Campbell

Managing Partner, Thomas Law Offices

Kate Canterbury

community activist

Aimee Davenport

Stinson llp

Kena Forbis

retired educator hallsville RIV

Cindy Garrett

court administrator13th judicial cir., 2021-2025

Tena Green

recent graduatefirst time voter

Prof. Amanda Hinnant

Journalism professor

Charlie James

James law group

Anna Lingo

Markel & lingoattorneys at law

Emily Livigne

Former client

Amy Markel

markel & LingoAttorneys at law

Christina McCartney

law office ofchristina mCcarnety

Ruth McCluskey

juvenile officer, 13th Judicial circuit, 2015-2024

Tony Meyer

meyer moody llc

Jerrell Morton

Missouri Youthbuild Program Director

Lyra Noce

Educator, fmr. chair of boone county democrats

Chris Pieper

Blitz Bardget &Deutsch, LC

Stephen Pratte

Pratte &Associates, LLC

Sander Sowers

MO bar dist. 15 governor, Lear Werts LLP

Dr. Gregory Stine

columbia dentistryfor children

Dave Townsend

Fidelity national financial

Dr. Andrew Tran

anesthesiologist

Matt Uhrig

law office of matt uhrig

Laura Wacker

Columbia earth day coordinator

Michelle Werts

Perspective farms

boone county
presiding commissioner

boone county
recorder of deeds

Boone County
Public Administrator

court administrator
13th judicial cir., 2021-2025

recent graduate
first time voter

Markel & lingo
attorneys at law

markel & Lingo
Attorneys at law

law office of
christina mCcarnety

Blitz Bardget &
Deutsch, LC

Pratte &
Associates, LLC

columbia dentistry
for children

Co-founder,
ragtag & true/false

The hines & Wilson
law firm