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Jackson County Prosecutor primary debate: Democrats John Gromowsky and Melesa Johnson

Democrats Melesa Johnson and John Gromowsky, candidates running to be the next Jackson County prosecutor, joined KCUR's Up To Date ahead of the primary election.
Elizabeth Ruiz
Democrats Melesa Johnson and John Gromowsky, candidates running to be the next Jackson County prosecutor, joined KCUR's Up To Date ahead of the primary election.

Three Democrats are facing off in the 2024 Democratic primary for Jackson County Prosecutor, after Jean Peters Baker announced she would not run for re-election. John Gromowsky and Melesa Johnson joined KCUR's Up To Date to discuss issues facing the office.

The primary election on August 6 will determine which of three Democrats will face off in November against Republican Tracey Chappell in the race to become the next Jackson County Prosecutor.

After more than a decade of serving as the county's top prosecutor, Jean Peters Baker will not seek re-election.

Democrat Melesa Johnson and Republican Tracey Chappell are running for Jackson County Prosecutor. This article is part of the 2024 KC Voter Guide.

On KCUR's Up To Date, Democratic candidates John Gromowsky, the Jackson County assistant prosecutor, and Melesa Johnson, Kansas City's director of public safety, debated the issues important to the role of county prosecutor.

Stephanie Burton, a defense attorney, declined to participate due to scheduling conflicts.

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