Missouri voters will see a list of anywhere from four to nearly a dozen judges on the ballot. How do you know whether they should stay on the bench?
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Should Jackson County renew COMBAT anti-crime sales tax? What to know before you vote
Voters in Jackson County will decide Nov. 3 whether to keep paying a quarter of a cent anti-crime sales tax for the next 10 years. COMBAT — short for community-backed anti-crime tax — appears on the ballot as Jackson County Question 1. A “yes” vote extends the sales tax for 10 years, while a “no” […]
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KCK voters to decide if fixes to roads, sidewalks, parks and pools are worth an extra sales tax
Most cities aim for their roads to score 70 or 80 out of 100. Roads in KCK are rated at just 48. Leaders say new tax would fund long-overdue repairs.
Missouri and Kansas general election guide: November 2026
General elections in Missouri and Kansas are on Nov. 3, and The Beacon is here to help you feel prepared, especially for those local downballot races and questions. Missouri election coverage Missouri voters will decide on five statewide ballot questions — four amendments and one proposition. The Beacon put together a guide on what a […]
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Abortion, redistricting & more: What yes, no votes mean for Missouri ballot questions
Missouri voters are beginning to head to the polls to weigh in on the 2026 midterm elections. Voters are casting ballots to elect representatives to the U.S. House, state General Assembly and five statewide ballot measures. To help you understand your ballot, The Beacon has compiled a guide to November’s ballot measures and what a […]
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Kansas state school board candidates disagree on whether parents need more influence
Republican Amy Cawvey and Democrat Jennifer Lloyd are competing for the District 1 seat on the Kansas State Board of Education.
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Johnson County voters could flip seat on right-leaning Kansas Board of Education
In November, voters will choose between Democrat Amy Diediker and Republican Jim McMullen.
Either candidate would be new to the board.
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Jackson County Legislature is about to turn over. What candidates say on property taxes, stadiums
Small business owners, nonprofit leaders, school board members and a radio host are vying for four positions on the Jackson County Legislature. Read about their priorities.
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All Jackson County voters will have a say in these two county Legislature elections
A plumber, an attorney, an incumbent and a health insurance broker. Here are your at-large candidates for the Jackson County Legislature.
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Jackson County has been struggling. Meet the 2026 candidates who want to usher in its next chapter
Property taxes, public transportation, audits and small business services. Here are Alan Rohlfing and Stacy Lake’s top priorities if elected to lead the county.