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Voting is underway in Kansas and Missouri. Although it's an off-year for statewide or federal elections, there's still a lot of important races and questions on the local level.
Election Day is on Nov. 7, 2023. Polls are open from 6 a.m.-7 p.m. in Missouri and 7 a.m.-7 p.m. in Kansas.
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 2023 election — plus resources from our partners to help you stay informed.
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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. Take note: Your polling place may have changed since the last time you voted.
- Both Kansas and Missouri 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.
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Jenay Manley, a single mom and organizer with KC Tenants, is running for Kansas City Council’s 2nd District At-Large seat against Lindsay French, a lead designer at TJP Strategies. If elected on June 20, Manley would be the first Black person to represent the Northland on City Council. -
The open seat is being vacated by Lee Barnes, Jr., who is term-limited out. Voters will choose between Michael Kelley, a political newcomer, and former Hickman Mills school board member Darrell Curls. -
Voters in the 6th District, which includes the Country Club Plaza, Brookside and Waldo, will choose between Dan Tarwater and Johnathan Duncan to fill the open seat during the June 20 general election. -
Kansas City is headed back to the polls on June 20. The new City Council needs to address an urgent need for more affordable housing, recent spikes in violent crime, economic development and neighborhood livability issues like trash services, infrastructure and short-term rentals. -
In past years, Kansas City has had five months to review the city charter. This year, the commission only has five weeks, and it's considering major changes to the democratic process — including raising the bar for ballot initiatives and canceling general elections if one candidate wins a high enough portion of the primary vote. -
Lucas promised to prioritize the needs of everyday Kansas Citians. Looking at an all-but-guaranteed second term, he says he's lived up to those promises. -
Turnout in the Kansas City core was low. Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas said the new city council, which will be sworn in in August, could be the "most progressive" in the city's history. -
Customers purchasing recreational marijuana in Kansas City and neighboring municipalities will pay a 3% local tax on those retail sales, on top of the 6% state tax, following Tuesday’s election. New taxes and fees on short-term rentals also received Kansas City voter approval. -
On the April 4 municipal ballot, Kansas City voters will be asked to add an additional 3% tax onto sales of recreational marijuana within city limits. Voters in other municipalities around the metro — including Jackson County, Grandview and Liberty — will have a similar question to answer. -
The Kansas City Council has not had a Latino member in nearly 30 years. Two candidates for the April 4th primary election hope to change that. -
The April 4 election is the first under redrawn Kansas City Council districts, which means residents may be voting in a different district than they have in the past. Several races, while non-partisan, have become heated and intense.
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Kansas City's municipal elections are coming up on April 4, with three ballot questions and three dozen candidates up for a vote. The election will determine the direction of the city for years to come.
