Congress

Republican Derek Schmidt is defending his congressional seat against Democrat Don Coover and Libertarian John Hauer. The 2nd District covers much of eastern Kansas just outside the Kansas City suburbs, and part of Wyandotte County.

After the Missouri and U.S. Supreme Courts ruled that Missourians must vote with maps drawn in 2022, U.S. Rep. Mark Alford is running for reelection in the same district he won with more than 71% of the vote. He'll face three challengers, including Democrat Jordan Herrera.

Republican Eric Jenkins and Libertarian Steve Hohe are attempting to unseat Democratic U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids in Kansas’ 3rd Congressional District, which covers the majority of the Kansas City suburbs.

Missouri redrew its Congressional map to give Trump an election victory. The plan’s legal collapse was "a stress test for the rule of law," said former Missouri Supreme Court justice Michael Wolff.

If President Trump signs the bill, proposed by Sen. Josh Hawley, the museum in Fulton will become one of more than 2,500 National Historic Landmarks in the country. The state already has 36 such landmarks.

Missouri lawmakers redrew the state’s congressional lines in 2025, in an attempt to oust Kansas City Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II and add a Republican seat to the U.S. House. But after a successful petition campaign, the new map was blocked from taking effect for this election, and voters in November will decide whether to approve or reject it.

The Protect College Sports Act is on the brink of passing in the Senate, where a handful of former college athletes who are now senators on both sides of the aisle have an extra say in the debate. Sen. Eric Schmitt, a Republican from Missouri, is determined to get it passed.

After the Missouri and U.S. Supreme Courts ruled that Missourians must vote with maps drawn in 2022, Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II is running for reelection in the same district he won with more than 60% of the vote. He'll face Republican state Sen. Rick Brattin.

The proposed class action is the third lawsuit filed against Secretary of State Denny Hoskins in less than a week. It's seeking damages for voters who cast August primary ballots in congressional districts different than in November, arguing that Hoskins deliberately delayed ruling on a referendum challenging the map.

The legal back-and-forth over Missouri's congressional maps is unprecedented in American politics. Current 5th District U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II and his Republican opponent, state Sen. Rick Brattin, share their thoughts on what transpired in the courts — and what it may mean for November.

U.S. District Judge Stephen Clark's last-minute order temporarily prevents Secretary of State Denny Hoskins from using any map other than the one passed in 2025 — a move that will almost certainly be appealed.

Missouri's ban on hemp-derived THC drinks starts Nov. 12. But, if Congress gives final approval to a short-term funding bill and the president signs it, the beverages could stay on shelves longer.