For voters interested in researching candidates, here are the competitive federal, state and local races that will appear on ballots in Johnson County on Nov. 8, with links to each candidate’s campaign website (if one exists) and Ballotpedia page.
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“It’s a free speech issue”: A new Missouri law has voter registration groups on edge
In a typical election year, groups in Missouri like the League of Women Voters would have volunteers out and about right now, registering new voters and dispensing advice such as how to request absentee ballots. But civic engagement groups are rolling back their activity as the Nov. 8 general election approaches, thanks to a new […]
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Cómo registrarse para votar en las elecciones del 8 de noviembre en Kansas
Esta historia fue traducida por Claudia Yaujar-Amaro y Dayma Partida. Esta historia también está disponible en ingles. Lea aquí. Las elecciones generales en Kansas son el 8 de noviembre, lo que brinda a los votantes la oportunidad de decidir sobre los cargos locales, estatales y federales. En la boleta electoral de noviembre están los cargos […]
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How to register to vote for the Nov. 8 election in Kansas
The general election in Kansas is on Nov. 8, giving voters the opportunity to decide on local, statewide and federal offices. On the ballot this November are the state’s highest offices, including governor, attorney general, treasurer, secretary of state and commissioner of insurance. One U.S. Senate seat is on the ballot, as are seats for […]
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Crucial dates leading up to Missouri’s 2022 general election
The November general election in Missouri is fast approaching, with a high-profile U.S. Senate race on the ballot along with votes on several crucial issues and numerous races for state and local offices. Thanks to a new law that took effect on Aug. 28, voters will encounter new rules and deadlines this year. For instance, […]
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What the 2022 election means for Platte County
In a midterm election year, most voters who turn out to the polls are focused on high-profile U.S. Senate and House seats or state legislature candidates. But further down the ballot are local elections that affect government services just down the street. Though they often fly under the radar for voters, Matt Harris, a professor […]
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Ahora usted necesita una identificación con foto para votar en Missouri. A continuación, le indicamos cómo obtener una
Esta historia fue traducida por Claudia Yaujar-Amaro. Esta historia también está disponible en inglés. Lea aquí. Bajo una nueva ley que entrará en vigencia a finales de este mes, los habitantes de Missouri deberán presentar una identificación con foto emitida por el gobierno para poder votar en noviembre y en futuras elecciones. Los republicanos en […]
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Civic engagement groups sue over Missouri photo ID requirement and voter outreach rules
Civic engagement organizations filed dual lawsuits this week against Missouri and Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft over provisions in the state’s new voting bill, set to go into effect at the end of August. The League of Women Voters of Missouri and Missouri NAACP argued in the lawsuits about the new voting law that the […]
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Predicting the unpredictable: Was Kansas prepared for unprecedented voter turnout?
Historic voter turnout in the Aug. 2 primary surprised even the state’s chief election officer. Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab announced four days before the election that he predicted a 36% voter turnout, or around 700,000 voters. Historically, midterm primaries draw 20% to 25% of voters. Schwab’s prediction padded that number by about 50% […]
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You now need a photo ID to vote in Missouri. Here’s how to get one
Update (Sept. 1, 2022): Civic engagement groups filed lawsuits in late August challenging portions of the law, including the photo ID requirement. Unless a court rules against the photo ID provision, it will be in place for the November election. Under a new law set to go into effect at the end of this month, […]