U.S. Senate

Former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens was leading in most public opinion polls throughout the U.S. Senate contest. But his fortunes took a nosedive after third-party groups funded a flurry of negative advertisements highlighting abuse allegations from his ex-wife.

The race for U.S. Senate in Kansas appears to be incumbent Republican Jerry Moran’s to lose. But to some voters, the world looks different this election cycle. Plus: What to look forward to with Missouri's own U.S. Senate showdown.

The nurse and beer heiress held off Lucas Kunce, who was in the race longer and raised more money.

Election deniers, abortion and Trump's rampage against Republicans who voted to impeach him. It's a busy first primary night in August in five states, including Missouri and Kansas.

Abortion rights, the governor and other important offices are up for a vote Tuesday in Kansas. KCUR assembled a guide to help you navigate the 2022 election, including information on how to vote and what to expect on your ballot.

KCUR assembled a guide to help you navigate Missouri's 2022 election, including information on how to vote and what to expect on your ballot.

On Aug. 2, Kansas will be the first state in the U.S. to vote on abortion rights after the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Tuesday's election also features primaries for U.S. Senate, U.S. House and governor.

Missouri's Aug. 2 primary includes competitive Republican and Democratic primaries for U.S. Senate, U.S. House and the state legislature.

“While it’s an uphill battle, there’s certainly a chance,” says UMKC political scientist Debra Leiter.

Democrat Trudy Busch Valentine comes from one of the wealthiest families in the country and has never run for office before. She believes her nursing background — and focus on issues like the opioid crisis and reproductive rights — will help her connect with voters in Missouri's U.S. Senate race.

Democrat Lucas Kunce has never run for public office before. Now the Marine veteran and former federal employee has outraised every other candidate in the race. He's confident that a populist message is the key to turning Missouri's Senate seat blue.

A relatively late arrival to the Missouri Senate race, Trudy Busch Valentine now finds herself one of the frontrunners in the Democratic primary.