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Jacquelyn Martin/APAbortion is already an issue, as Missouri’s Josh Hawley, who Trump has said he’d like on the high court, vowed to fight for a replacement who will undo Roe v. Wade. -
Carlos Moreno/KCUR 89.3Recall organizers hoped to oust Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas over his coronavirus response and stance on social justice protests. They failed but say they’re not done trying.
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Yet election officials say there will be a huge increase in mail-in ballots, thanks to the pandemic, and urge voters to send them early.
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Carpenter will face Republican Lydia McEvoy, the Clay County collector, in the general election. They’re seeking to replace Gene Owen, who chose not to run for re-election.
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Wins by conservatives over GOP moderates could mean more conflict between lawmakers and Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly.
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Both Missouri and Kansas saw some close statehouse races. Here's what to make of the results.
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Clay County Board of Election Commissioners Director Patty Lamb said the recount shouldn’t take more than a day.
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After a contentious contest that called into question his leadership and ability to preserve public safety, Dupree beat his challenger Kristiane Bryant by 10 points.
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November’s general election will likely change the direction of the Clay County Commission. It’s the first commission election since a state audit requested by thousands of citizens started looking into the county.
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Jackson County voters overwhelmingly chose Darryl Forté in the Democratic primary.
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Officials expect to see higher turnout in this primary than in previous years.
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The winner of this Democratic primary between incumbent Sheriff Darryl Forté and former sheriff Mike Sharp will take office, as there is no Republican candidate.
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Democratic Sen. Jason Holsman was term-limited and stepped down in January to serve on the Public Service Commission.
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The district has been without representation since Sen. Kiki Curls stepped down in January to serve on Missouri’s Labor and Industrial Relations Commission. Curls was term-limited.
Government
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Members of the city’s Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee refused to attend Wednesday’s meeting, stalling city business. They’re calling on Teresa Loar to be removed as committee chair.
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Most of the money will go towards supporting small businesses in Clay County, in the form of grants of up to $50,000 each.
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Changing who is ultimately responsible for the department’s actions requires support from the Missouri General Assembly or a statewide vote.
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Most of the cuts will effect higher and K-12 education. The Office of Administration, the Department of Corrections, the Department of Health and Senior Services, and the Department of Social Services will also see cuts in funding.
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Proposition C supporters say changing the form of government will bring needed reform to the county while opponents say the problem is the current commissioners.
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Lucas plans to enforce his rules, which allows businesses to increase their capacity to 50%, over more restrictive measures announced by Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday.
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City voters have traditionally supported firefighters, but critics worry the city's tax burden is already too high, especially for low-income residents amid the economic downturn caused by COVID-19.
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An estimated 200,000 people could receive coverage if the program was expanded.
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The fire department, whose employees include numerous relatives, had pressed for the changes
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Councilmembers cited a memo by Police Chief Tim Schwartzkopf, who said he was against the ordinance because of the strains it was likely to put on his department.
Elections
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A 19-year-old nominee for the Kansas House has admitted to and apologized for harassing girls when he was 14. Who gets to decide when and how to forgive him?
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Aaron Coleman's electoral success highlights the dangers of a "boys will be boys" mentality, the Kansas City Chiefs kick off their season tonight in a home opener unlike any other, and the Labor Day box office numbers are in from cinemas around the country.
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With Election Day eight weeks away attention to political campaigns from Washington to Kansas and Missouri is dialing up.
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With Election Day eight weeks away attention to political campaigns from Washington to Kansas and Missouri is dialing up, and hospitals' top doctors warn that Kansas City is verging on uncontrolled coronavirus spread.
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President Trump has been talking about the possibility of a fraudulent election, particularly if a lot of Americans vote by mail. Experts say there’s no evidence to support the claim.
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Violent crime and the police, property tax cuts for developers, and a looming budget cut top the list of concerns for Kansas City Council members, and an in-depth look at if elections systems ensure safe and accurate voting.
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An online platform supporting local restaurants has pivoted to assisting voters seeking to mail in their Missouri general election ballots.
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Female candidates in the Kansas City region are making their mark. All five Democratic congressional nominees from Kansas are women.
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Jackson County legislators will let voters decide whether statues of the controversial president will remain on public property, an update on how women did in last week's Missouri and Kansas primaries, and how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the economy of the Show-Me State.
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Election results show that voters in many conservative counties supported adopting the progressive measure.
