Election 2022
Crysta Henthorne
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KCUR 89.3
Missouri polling places are open from 6 a.m.-7 p.m.
Kansas polling places are open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Voting is underway in Kansas and Missouri. With races for U.S. Senate, governor and much more on the ballot — plus major amendment votes on marijuana and police funding — it's shaping up to be a competitive midterm.
Election Day is on Nov. 8, 2022.
No matter which state you're voting from, KCUR wants to make sure you have all the information you need before you fill out your ballot. Below you'll find the most important guides, resources and stories for the 2022 election — plus interviews with candidates and spotlights on individual races.
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Voter tips
- Before you head to the polls, make sure you’re registered to vote. Voter registration deadlines have passed in both states, but you should double check your voter status in Missouri and in Kansas.
- Speaking of polling places, here’s where to find your voting location in Missouri and Kansas — plus early voting in the metro. Take note: Your polling place may have changed since the last time you voted.
- Both Kansas and Missouri now require photo ID to vote, and the accepted forms of identification differ in each state. If you don’t bring proper ID, you’ll have to cast a provisional ballot.
- Don't skip out on the judges retention section of your ballot. This year, there are 75 judges standing for retention votes in Kansas, and 52 judges on the ballot in Missouri. Since it can be one of the most confusing parts of the ballot, KCUR's Dan Margolies assembled this helpful guide to making an informed decision when voting for judges.
What you need to know about your ballot
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Carlos Moreno/KCUR 89.3Amendment 4, which will appear on the Nov. 8 ballot, asks Missouri voters to require Kansas City to increase funding for police. -
Richard Vogel/Associated PressMissouri voters will weigh in on Amendment 3 in the November 2022 election, which would legalize recreational marijuana statewide for adults over 21. How did that happen and what are the implications for Kansas residents if the measure passes? -
Carlos Moreno/KCURThanks to a Missouri law, voters must be asked every 20 years whether they would like to call a convention to amend the state constitution. But since the question started being asked in 1962, Missourians have never voted "yes." -
Thad Allton/Kansas ReflectorSix of the seven justices on the Kansas Supreme Court face retention during the November general election. Conservatives who disagree with the ruling that concluded the state constitution includes the right to an abortion could try to change the court. -
Dylan Lysen/Kansas News ServiceThe proposed state constitutional amendment would create a legislative veto in Kansas, giving state lawmakers the ability to change rules and regulations set by the governor. Critics say it’s a power grab by Kansas Republicans. -
Kansas Supreme Court/KCURBoth Missouri and Kansas have non-partisan merit selection systems, although parts of both states still elect judges to office.
Latest election stories
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Early voting is underway in Kansas and Missouri before the Nov. 3 election. KCUR’s series “What’s the Deal, KC?” is here to answer your questions about the abortion and transgender care ban, how redistricting is affecting Missouri and more. Text your questions to 816-601-4777. -
Former Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes, who served under President Barack Obama, and Republican strategist Annie Kelly Kuhle joined KCUR’s Up To Date to discuss next week’s midterm elections. -
If approved, General Obligation Bond Question No. 1 would fund deferred maintenance and restoration at five of the city’s historic landmarks. The proposal comes after Independence voters rejected a $12 million bond for historical sites last year. -
In some areas of the Kansas City metro, election officials say early voting numbers are on track to outpace the 2024 election. Ballot measures on abortion and redistricting appear to be driving turnout in Missouri, while the Kansas side is being energized by close races for governor and U.S. Senate. -
Wages in the region, already lower than other parts of the country, have stagnated. Like everywhere else, prices for essentials continue to rise. Polls show most voters blame the Trump administration. -
Kansas Republican Sen. Roger Marshall is blaming his Democratic opponent, Adam Hamilton, for a "split" in the United Methodist Church. But the reality is much more complex. Plus: Missouri voters will once again decide whether to restrict abortion access in the state. How is it different from the last ban? -
While Republican Sen. Roger Marshall has blamed Hamilton for one-fourth of churches leaving the denomination, church members and experts say the answer is more complex. -
Kansas is just over one week away from the 2026 midterm election. Pastor Adam Hamilton, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Kansas, spoke to KCUR's Up To Date about his focus on “leading from the middle” and his frustration with the Trump administration’s foreign policy. -
People who don’t typically vote in midterm elections were the target audience during the Wednesday night debate between Republican U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall and Democrat Adam Hamilton. The outcome of the race could help flip the balance of power in the Senate. -
Two state supreme court justices and five appellate court judges are up for a vote in November’s election on whether they should keep their seats. Nearly all were appointed by a Democratic governor.
