Missouri election news
- PoliticsSpringfield News-Leader
MO House sends initiative petition bill back to Senate with ‘ballot candy’ reinstated
The Missouri House passed a bill raising the threshold to pass citizen-led initiative petitions with "ballot candy," sending it back to the Senate.
4 min read - USColumbia Daily Tribune
Cancer diagnosis forces candidate to withdraw from Missouri state Senate race
Former state Rep. Chuck Basye withdrew from the state Senate race for a seat representing Boone County due to a recent cancer diagnosis.
2 min read - PoliticsKansas City Star
Derek Schmidt, former Kansas AG, launches campaign for Congress promising to ‘fight back’
Former Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said he looks forward to working with former President Donald Trump and others “to truly make America great again.”
5 min read - PoliticsKTVI
Amendments to Missouri Constitution are on the line amid GOP infighting
Republican Missouri lawmakers are divided over how far to go with a ballot measure that would make it more difficult for future voters to amend the state constitution.
2 min read - PoliticsKansas City Star
Missouri House passes limits on direct democracy with ‘ballot candy’ to entice voters
“This is a charade. We all know this resolution is chalk full of ballot candy. It’s designed to deceive,” said Rep. David Tyson Smith, a Columbia Democrat.
3 min read - USKansas City Star
Crumbling school buildings, a proposed tax increase — What’s at stake in KCKPS bond vote?
A $420 million plan would rebuild public schools in Kansas City, Kansas. Will voters support it?
10 min read - PoliticsKansas City Star
How Trump-y should candidates be? Kansas Republicans will decide in 2nd District primary
Rep. Jake LaTurner’s decision not to seek reelection means GOP voters in the Kansas 2nd Congressional District could confront a range of candidates this summer.
7 min read - USSt. Joseph News-Press, Mo.
City looking to attract new board applicants through social media
Apr. 23—The city is hoping a more active presence online and on social media will increase awareness and bring in new applicants for boards and committees. There will be eight board or committee vacancies in June and another in July. Those interested in applying for boards can fill out a form on the city's website or print off an application and bring it to the city clerk's office. "Social ...
3 min read - USKSNF Joplin
Neosho High students learn to vote on real county machines
NEOSHO, Mo. — An election at a southwest Missouri school isn’t limited to picking the next student body president. Neosho High School students are choosing new leadership for student council. And they’re doing it using the actual voting machines used for county elections. The Newton County clerk says it’s a chance for teens to learn […]
1 min read - PoliticsSpringfield News-Leader
Jared Young’s Better Party submits enough signatures to be on 2024 Missouri ballots
The Better Party, spearheaded by U.S. Senate candidate Jared Young, submitted more than twice as many signatures as required to gain ballot access.
4 min read - PoliticsSpringfield News-Leader
First quarter fundraising totals are in. Here's how statewide candidates stack up
Republican candidates in statewide Missouri races have amassed large campaign war chests for 2024 elections in the first three months of this year.
11 min read - USWDAF
Clay, Platte County presiding commissioners push back on Mayor Lucas’ migrant plan
Saturday, Clay and Platte County's Presiding Commissioners came out with a joint statement calling on Mayor Quinton Lucas to withdraw his plan to bring migrants from other cities to work here.
2 min read - PoliticsSpringfield News-Leader
Republican vetting process sets stage for lawsuits, leaves MO primary ballots uncertain
A new vetting process for Republican candidates in Missouri is garnering support, concern and a lawsuit.
14 min read - USColumbia Daily Tribune
Here's how to file as a candidate in Columbia's Ward 1 special election
Those seeking the vacant Ward 1 seat need at least 50 petition signatures before they can file as a candidate with the city.
1 min read - USKSNF Joplin
Delaware County Sheriff’s candidate remains on ballot
JAY, Okla. — The Delaware County Election Board voted unanimously to retain Ray Thomas on the ballot for Delaware County Sheriff. Incumbent Sheriff James Beck and Thomas will square off in the Primary Election set for June 18. Both men are Republicans, and the winner will assume the top law enforcement spot in Delaware County. […]
3 min read - USKansas City Star
Leavenworth prosecutor, state lawmaker weighing runs for Congress as LaTurner exits
Rep. Jake LaTurner’s decision not to run for reelection has upended the race for the Kansas 2nd Congressional District.
4 min read - USKansas City Star
JoCo Sheriff Hayden lied about having warrant to seize old ballots for election probe
“Sheriff Hayden has run his re-election campaign on election fraud, and to not act when he could finally prove himself correct is very odd,” said Hayden’s Republican primary opponent Doug Bedford.
4 min read - PoliticsKansas City Star
Before Trump and Johnson, Kansas tried a proof of citizenship voter law. It failed
“It is not legally tenable, it is not popular, it is not based on reality,” ACLU of Kansas director Micah Kubic said.
10 min read - USSpringfield News-Leader
Campaigns behind MO abortion, sports betting initiatives confident they'll get signatures
More than $10 million, much from out of state, has been raised to push proposals for abortion rights, sports wagering and raising the minimum wage.
5 min read - USKTVI
Non-binding vote on Illinois state split set for November
By a vote of 15-7, the Madison County Board voted in favor of sending a non-binding referendum to voters in November. County voters will be asked if they want to separate from Cook County to form a new state.
2 min read - USKTVI
Karlie Kloss pens Washington Post op-ed in support of abortion rights
On April 17, The Washington Post published a 930-word op-ed by Kloss calling for Missouri voters to have the option of restoring abortion rights in the state.
2 min read - PoliticsKTVI
Campaign to legalize abortion in Missouri raises nearly $5M in 3 months
A campaign to legalize abortion in Missouri has raised close to $5 million. Missourians for Constitutional Freedom on Tuesday announced a $4.8 million haul from January through March.
2 min read - USSpringfield News-Leader
Willard mayoral tie heads back to voters for a runoff election June 18
A former mayor who resigned less than a year ago and a current alderman will face off again in a runoff election for Willard mayor.
3 min read - USThe Joplin Globe, Mo.
Carthage city employees to submit letters supporting mayor, city administrator
Apr. 16—CARTHAGE, Mo. — A pair of letters supporting current Mayor Dan Rife and City Administrator Greg Dagnan have gathered a number of signatures from city leaders ahead of the Carthage City Council meeting slated for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at City Hall. A letter of support from employees of the city was signed by the heads of the parks and recreation, police and public works departments, as ...
5 min read - USWDAF
Critics fire back on city taking lead on Royals, Chiefs talks
After Kansas City Manager Brian Platt suggested a new Royals stadium could come, and bypass voters, critics are wasting no time firing back
2 min read - USWDAF
How much did Chiefs, Royals spend ahead of stadium sales tax vote?
We're learning more about how much the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals spent ahead of the stadium sales tax vote that failed
1 min read - USKansas City Star
Royals and Chiefs broke KC record with campaign spending on failed stadium tax vote
The Chiefs and Royals spent $105 for each “yes” vote on Question 1, records show, as compared to less than $2 for each vote on the winning side.
4 min read - PoliticsKansas City Star
Hawley outraises the field in his Senate reelection bid in Missouri. And buys a car.
Hawley isn’t the first candidate to spend campaign cash on transportation. In the 2022 Republican primary for Senate, former Rep. Billy Long spent around $15,000 a month to rent an RV he called the “Billy Bus.”
3 min read - USKansas City Star
Missouri abortion rights campaign raises nearly $5 million ahead of signature deadline
The funding boost comes as a group seeking to block the campaign lags behind in fundraising.
3 min read - USColumbia Daily Tribune
Nancy Meyers, Betsy Peters sworn in to Columbia City Council; outgoing members say goodbye
A hello, a welcome back and two goodbyes made up Thursday's swearing-in. Council business Monday includes calling for a Ward 1 special election.
4 min read - PoliticsKansas City Star
How are candidates in Kansas’ 3rd District dealing with Trump, Biden? From a safe distance
Neither of the Republicans vying to take on Rep. Sharice Davids in November are actively seeking Trump’s endorsement, though both said they support his candidacy.
6 min read - USKansas City Star
Kobach, Schwab opposed on destroying old Kansas ballots during criminal investigation
“Unchecked politicized action, especially if it becomes the subject of repeated public comments, undermines public confidence in both law enforcement and the election process,” a Schwab aide wrote to Kobach’s office.
4 min read - USThe Joplin Globe, Mo.
New Carthage council seeks to fire city manager, impeach mayor
Apr. 10—CARTHAGE, Mo. — Newly elected members of the Carthage City Council immediately launched an effort Tuesday night to dismantle the city's administrative team, but they were preempted by provisions of the city charter. They will try again at a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the City Council chambers at City Hall, 326 Grant St. The effort to fire city administrator Greg Dagnan ...
4 min read - USKTVI
New Habitat for Humanity constructions raise home appraisal concerns
This summer, the Habitat for Humanity of Saint Charles County will break ground on it’s latest project in northwest Wentzville.
1 min read - PoliticsKansas City Star
Ethics investigation, burned books: Inside the GOP race to be MO’s top election official
“The most conservative voters are the ones who are most likely to turn out and vote in the primary,” said Jean Evans, a former executive director of the Missouri GOP. “Those are the people you want to appeal to.”
8 min read - USKTVI
Hoaxers to pay up to $1.25M settlement with New York over 2020 robocall scheme
Two conservative political operatives who orchestrated a robocall campaign to dissuade Black people from voting in the 2020 election have agreed to pay up to $1.25 million under a settlement with New York state.
3 min read - PoliticsSpringfield News-Leader
Keynote speakers address reproductive rights, democracy at Democrat Days of the Ozarks
Keynote speakers David Pepper and Christian Nunes addressed democracy, reproductive rights and the importance of unity and voting at the event.
6 min read - USWDAF
KC metro mental health groups looking to create Platte County Children’s Fund
A proposed sales tax in Platte County could raise about $5 million every year for mental health services if voters approve it.
3 min read - USKansas City Star
See which Kansas City neighborhoods supported and opposed the stadium tax
The Kansas City Star mapped support for the stadium tax in over 400 voting precincts. How does your neighborhood compare?
1 min read - USSpringfield News-Leader
In campaign for 5th term, Greene County sheriff faces first opposition since 2008
Greene County Sheriff Jim Arnott was first elected in 2008. For the first time since that race, he is facing opposition.
7 min read - PoliticsKTVI
Hancock & Kelley: U.S. Justice Dept. takes note of STL crime, Israel admits fault in aid worker bombing
Republican consultant John Hancock and Democratic consultant Michael Kelley discuss the following topics:
1 min read - USSpringfield News-Leader
United Springfield PAC backed top 2 school board vote-getters in its first election
The relatively new United Springfield PAC made a splash April 2, financially supporting the top two vote-getters in the Springfield school board race.
5 min read - USThe Joplin Globe, Mo.
Joplin City Council to reorganize Monday
Apr. 5—Newly elected members of the Joplin City Council will be sworn into office at a special meeting Monday. The existing council will first receive a report on the election results and vote on whether to accept them. According to the returns of Tuesday polling, incumbent Keenan Cortez will be returned to one of two four-year general seats to be filled by the election. Cortez received 2,102 ...
1 min read - PoliticsSpringfield News-Leader
U.S. Senate candidate Jared Young launches the Better Party for moderate independents
Jared Young, a candidate for U.S. Senate, announced the formation of the Better Party, a new political party for independent candidates in Missouri.
4 min read - USColumbia Daily Tribune
Undervotes, overvotes? Boone County Clerk explains election results note
A bipartisan election audit team is certifying results from Tuesday. Any over- or undervotes will not be counted as valid.
2 min read - OpinionThe Joplin Globe, Mo.
EDITORIAL: We like to argue politics, just not vote
Apr. 3—It's clear we love to argue politics. What we don't like to do in this country is practice politics. That was the message from the turnout Tuesday, which just barely creeped above 10% in Jasper County, despite a number of important municipal and school board races and questions; Newton County didn't even climb into double digits. Oh, what would William Jasper and John Newton think of us ...
2 min read - USThe Joplin Globe, Mo.
CJ officials frustrated with use tax results; Jasper County officials elated
Apr. 3—CARL JUNCTION, Mo. — Results of two use tax votes in Tuesday's municipal election prompted different reactions. Carl Junction officials said they were disappointed at the narrow defeat of that city's proposal, although it may not be finished; Jasper County officials said they were elated with their results. A proposed use tax equal to Carl Junction's 3% sales tax that would have been ...
3 min read - USSt. Joseph News-Press, Mo.
Buchanan County sees surge in voter turnout
Apr. 3—More residents seemingly wanted their voices to be heard on Tuesday, as voter turnout in the general municipal election exceeded last year's by nearly 10%. Buchanan County saw 22.5% voter turnout on April 2, which was a jump from the 12.6% mark in April 2023. County Clerk Mary Baack-Garvey expected low voter turnout again this year and set a more modest goal of 15% participation before ...
2 min read - USSt. Joseph News-Press, Mo.
Rejected city propositions mean two boards remain on charter
Apr. 3—While voters approved the majority of proposed city charter amendments on Tuesday, two propositions failed, meaning two boards will not move under the city administrative code. Proposition 5 would have removed the Museum Oversight Board and the Personnel Board from the city charter and added them to the City of St. Joseph administrative code. However, voters rejected this proposition, ...
4 min read - USKTVI
Tuesday race results showing rise of write-in candidates
As the dust settles from Tuesday’s races in the Missouri General Municipal Election, there's been a rise in the trend of write-in candidates from races big to small.
2 min read - WorldSpringfield News-Leader
Wrong ballots issued in Fair Grove leave write-in candidate's win uncertain
Voters in Fair Grove received the wrong ballots at the polls, and a tight alderman race where a write-in leads remains uncertain ahead of a recount.
4 min read - USKansas City Star
Where did the stadium tax question get the most and least support in Jackson County?
Check out our interactive map of where the ballot measure succeeded and failed, based on data from the Jackson County Election Board.
1 min read - USKansas City Star
Kansas Citians showed up in force against stadium tax. How’d it compare to past votes?
The defeat of the stadium sales tax question on Tuesday came at the hands of thousands of voters in and around Kansas City. But is it the highest the area’s seen?
3 min read - USKansas City Star
Here’s who won city and school board races in Kansas City and Jackson County
Here are the results of municipal and school board elections in Kansas City, Lee’s Summit, Independence and more Jackson County locations.
3 min read - SportsKansas City Star
‘Disappointment’: Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr., Matt Quatraro react to failed stadium vote
Kansas City Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. and manager Matt Quatraro gave their initial thoughts after the stadium tax failed to pass in Jackson County.
2 min read - USWDAF
‘Historic’ all-female board and mayor win Jackson County election
The City of Oak Grove, Missouri unofficial election results declare historic all-female Board of Aldermen and female Mayor Dana R. Webb.
3 min read - USKansas City Star
Significant voter turnout seen in Jackson County, Kansas City for stadium tax election
The defeat of the stadium sales tax question on Tuesday came at the hands of thousands of voters in and around Kansas City.
2 min read - USKansas City Star
Who won Kansas City area city, school races in Clay, Platte counties? Here are results
Voters soundly rejected large bond initiatives that would have funded activity centers in two cities.
3 min read - SportsWDAF
What’s Next? Extension of stadium sales tax fails in Jackson County
Jackson County special election results are in, and the answer to Question 1 is no. Where do the franchises go from here?
2 min read - USKansas City Star
The Royals and Chiefs should blame themselves, not voters, for stadium tax failure
The voters did not turn down the Royals and Chiefs. They turned down a haphazard, moving target of a campaign that offered too few details.
6 min read - PoliticsKansas City Star
Sick of the Democratic and Republican parties? This MO Senate candidate wants a new one
“I felt like, if I was going to use all these resources, I might as well do it in a way that would not just benefit me,” Young said.
4 min read - USThe Joplin Globe, Mo.
Joplin voters approve sales tax question, reelect Hartwell, Hird to school board
Apr. 2—A 12-year extension of Joplin's capital improvements sales tax won approval by a vote of 2,141 to 1,391 in Tuesday's election, according to complete but unofficial results. Voters on the Jasper County side of the city cast 1,705 votes in favor of renewing the three-eighths-cent sales tax and 1,103 votes against the ballot proposal. On the Newton County side, south of 32nd Street, the ...
2 min read - USThe Joplin Globe, Mo.
Carl Junction voters approve school bond, reject use tax
Apr. 2—CARTHAGE, Mo. — Voters in Carl Junction said an overwhelming yes to an $18.5 million bond issue, but they voted no on a city use tax by a three-vote margin, although the latter vote was so close the outcome is still uncertain. The school bond issue, which needed a supermajority of 57.1% of voters to pass, was approved with 1,424, or 72.5%, of voters saying "yes" and 539, or 27.5% saying ...
5 min read - USSt. Joseph News-Press, Mo.
Voters approve five out of seven city charter amendments
Apr. 2—The city charter will be seeing some changes soon, as voters approved five of seven amendment propositions on Tuesday's ballot. Propositions that passed Proposition 1 will stagger the terms of the St. Joseph City Council. Voters passed the proposition with 69.32% approval. Proposition 2 will restrict a person to running for only one municipal office per election. The proposition was ...
2 min read - USThe Joplin Globe, Mo.
Voter turnout light on Tuesday
Apr. 2—Voter turnout was slow on a chilly, rainy Tuesday at the Donald E. Clark Justice Center. Joplin residents went to the polls to decide City Council and school board candidates and a 12-year renewal of a three-eights-cent capital improvement sales tax. Stephen Fuller, who said he's been an election judge for a few years, called Tuesday morning's turnout slow and noted he had 54 voters by ...
3 min read - USColumbia Daily Tribune
Nick Knoth out, Lisa Meyer in with municipal election
The Columbia City Council will temporarily be down a seat after Ward 1 member Nick Knoth was recalled. Lisa Meyer nabs Ward 2 seat.
2 min read - USSpringfield News-Leader
Willard mayoral race ends in apparent tie between mayor who resigned and current alderman
In Willard, city government has seen its fair share of drama in the past year. This mayoral election is no different.
5 min read - SportsKansas City Star
What happens after a stadium vote loses? It’s happened before in KC, 20 years ago
A bi-state vote went down in defeat in 2004, but two years later another stadium funding measure passed in Jackson County.
3 min read - PoliticsColumbia Daily Tribune
Voters elected Jeanne Snodgrass and Alvin Cobbins to terms on the Columbia school board
Jeanne Snodgrass and Alving Cobbins won the Columbia Board of Education election..
1 min read - USKTVI
Both MSD Proposition S and Proposition W pass
ST. LOUIS – Tuesday was a big voting day for several municipal elections across the St. Louis area, including two propositions from the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District. Voters approved both Proposition W and Proposition S. Both propositions are important in how they can affect customers’ future bills. MSD services all of St. Louis City and […]
2 min read - USSpringfield News-Leader
Willard elects incumbents Young, Gooch to school board in tight race
Both incumbents have been re-elected to Willard school board. Four candidates ran in the race for the two open positions.
2 min read - USKansas City Star
‘Beat the billionaire Goliath’: Opponents of Chiefs, Royals tax rejoice at vote outcome
“It’s a blowout!” someone shouted at a watch party in opposition to the proposed Jackson County stadium sales tax.
5 min read - USSpringfield News-Leader
5 cities in the Ozarks approved 3% sales taxes on recreational marijuana products Tuesday
Voters in Billings, Highlandville, Nixa, Republic and Pleasant Hope approved 3% sales taxes on recreational marijuana products in their cities.
1 min read - USWDAF
Extension of stadium sales tax fails for Chiefs, Royals in Jackson County
A sales tax that will help pay for renovations at Arrowhead Stadium, new downtown ballpark for the Royals failed in Jackson County, Missouri
2 min read - USSpringfield News-Leader
Christian County voters elect Dustin Kirkman, James Francis Griffin to Ozark School Board
In a close race, newcomers Dustin Kirkman and James Francis Griffin were elected to serve on the Ozark School Board by Christian County voters.
2 min read - USKansas City Star
Stadium tax strikes out, thwarting plans for KC Royals stadium in the Crossroads. What now?
By a wide margin, Jackson County voters rejected a 40-year sales tax that would have helped pay for construction of a Royals ballpark in the East Crossroads and renovations for Arrowhead Stadium.
9 min read - USSpringfield News-Leader
Incumbents Roberts, Massengale re-elected to Nixa School Board
With all Christian County precincts reporting, it appears that incumbents Joshua K. Roberts and Jason Massengale were re-elected to Nixa School Board.
2 min read - USSpringfield News-Leader
Voters approve mayoral term extension, code of ethics changes in Springfield
Springfield voters considered two charter changes on their ballots Tuesday and approved both.
2 min read - USSpringfield News-Leader
Springfield voters pick Provance, Kincaid, Mohammadkhani for SPS school board
The three Springfield school board candidates with the most votes Tuesday will be sworn in April 9.
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