Voters Can Meet Candidates, Get Ice Cream and Adopt a Pet

Where else can you go to meet the candidates, eat a free ice cream sundae and even adopt a pet dog—all in one fell swoop? 

The event, called “Sundaes on Sunday,” is set for 2-5 p.m., Sunday, June 14 at the St. Charles County Election Authority headquarters (397 Turner Boulevard in St. Peters).

“The idea is to attract families to teach their kids more about how elections work, and have some fun,” says Elections Director Kurt Bahr.

Every candidate on the Aug. 4 primary ballot has been invited to host a table and meet with voters. The election features several contested races from top to bottom, including the race for County Executive. 

Children are invited to learn about elections by voting on realistic ballots, selecting their favorite superheroes or ice cream flavors, and then feeding their ballots through a tabulator to tally results.  

Visitors can also meet a number of animals ready for adoption at the event. The St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center will introduce you to some of its available pets looking for a new home, and staff can process the adoption paperwork on the spot.

“This event has something for everyone,” Bahr says. “It’s got democracy, dessert, and dogs.” 

Bahr also plans to invite the news media to announce his official projection for voter turnout in the Aug. 4 primary.

Learn more about the upcoming election.