Today is primary election day for Missouri and Kansas! Find guides about the candidates and the constitutional amendments on your ballot, and see election results as they come in.
- Missouri U.S. Rep. Mark Alford secures 4th District primary victory with Trump's support
- In Kansas governor’s race, Republican Ty Masterson will face Democrat Cindy Holscher
- Republican Chris Stigall will face Democrat Josh Smead in the race for Missouri's 6th District
- Kansas City approves 5 ballot questions allocating money for sewer, water, housing
- Jackson County's perennial challenger gets her shot to led as county executive
- Trump's pick in new 5th District wins Missouri Republican primary to challenge Emanuel Cleaver II
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@kcur893 Kansas voters could completely change the makeup of their state Supreme Court during Tuesday’s election — with major consequences for issues like abortion and school funding. A constitutional amendment on the ballot asks residents if they want to change state Supreme Court justices to an elected position. If it passes, Kansas would throw out its merit-based appointment system in favor of having voters directly elected judges. Supporters say the choice would give voters more power, but opponents say it's a power grab by state Republicans and would usher in . Some GOP officials have explicitly said that direct elections of judges is the first step toward restricting abortion rights. KCUR’s Zach Perez breaks down how the amendment could change Kansas politics. 🎤Hosted, filmed and produced by Zach Perez 🖥️Edited by Gabe Rosenberg 📄Featuring reporting by The Kansas News Service’s Zach Boblitt & Daniel Caudill #kansascity #kansas #election ♬ original sound - KCUR - Kansas City
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Childcare can be nearly as expensive as a mortgage in some Midwest states, but legislation sponsored by two lawmakers aims to reduce that cost by increasing subsidy eligibility and funding new childcare centers. -
Johnson County judge Christopher Jayaram ruled the state’s abortion restrictions, including mandatory waiting periods, violated Kansans’ right to bodily autonomy and “infringe upon a woman’s fundamental rights.” The controversial case was made even more so by the timing of the decision. -
Kansas voters rejected a constitutional amendment that would have changed to electing state Supreme Court justices, in a win for groups that were concerned the change would impact abortion rights and school funding. -
The move brings Jackson County in line with other charter counties, and affirms a vote at the county level last year in which voters overwhelmingly supported the county switching the position from appointed to elected. -
Amendment 1 is often cited as the funding mechanism through which Missouri can provide free admission into its state parks. -
With Amendment 5’s failure, state lawmakers are now unable to expand sales and use taxes in order to eliminate the state income tax. -
The GOP Secretary of State's decision was expected. Proponents of placing the GOP-leaning map up for a statewide vote will go to court to put a vote on the plan on the November ballot. -
From Michigan's Senate and governor primary to Missouri's 1st Congressional District, a number of key races in primary elections Tuesday could signal the future for Democrats and Republicans. -
CTF will be distributing the $600,000 in federal funding to eligible prenatal home visit programs in rural Missouri. More than 10% of births in Missouri occur in maternity care deserts.
A break-in at a Kansas farmhouse unearthed a trove of artifacts from Maud Wagner, one of the country’s first known female commercial tattoo artists. A new episode of A People's History of Kansas City explores.
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