Election 2022
Kansas and Missouri are headed into competitive election seasons, with races for U.S. Senate, governor and much more on the ballot — plus a major ballot initiative on abortion. Check out full coverage of elections in both states from KCUR and the Kansas News Service.
Polls close at 7 p.m. Get live election results here.
Polls close at 7 p.m. Get live election results here.
Latest election stories
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If passed in November's election, the petition would legalize recreational marijuana for those 21 and older. The recreational system would include caps on licenses and give precedence to existing licensees, who would be permitted to serve both medical and non-medical purchasers. -
Abarca ganó con facilidad las elecciones primarias demócratas para el distrito 1, que tiene la mayor concentración de residentes hispanos en el condado de Jackson.
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Republican and Democratic strategists are recalibrating how much of an issue abortion rights will play in the midterm elections after a decisive vote by Kansans in favor of abortion rights.
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Kentucky has a similar measure on the ballot, and another is expected in Michigan. But even as advocates analyze the results, they warn that messaging that worked in Kansas may not work nationwide.
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Former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens was leading in most public opinion polls throughout the U.S. Senate contest. But his fortunes took a nosedive after third-party groups funded a flurry of negative advertisements highlighting abuse allegations from his ex-wife.
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The race for U.S. Senate in Kansas appears to be incumbent Republican Jerry Moran’s to lose. But to some voters, the world looks different this election cycle. Plus: What to look forward to with Missouri's own U.S. Senate showdown.
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While Republican Sen. Jerry Moran has the clear advantage in November's election, Democratic nominee Mark Holland says he's not giving up on rural Kansas — and plans to visit all 105 counties before Election Day.
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Abarca handily won the Democratic primary for the 1st District, which has the highest concentration of Hispanic residents in Jackson County.
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With the defeat of an amendment to strip abortion rights from the Kansas Constitution, abortion opponents fear laws restricting access could soon be struck down. But abortion activists say more needs to be done to expand access throughout the state.
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Headlined by the Missouri Senate race and a vote that protected abortion rights in the Kansas constitution, primary elections in both states wrapped up on Tuesday night.
