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” […]
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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Dueling court orders over Missouri’s congressional map could have far-reaching effects in Kansas City
One order bars the state from using gerrymandered maps. The other says it has to.
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Missouri counties suffered ballot shortages amid high primary turnout
More than half of Jackson County’s polling places experienced shortages of preprinted ballots, leading to long wait times and frustration.
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Missouri voters rebuff top Republican priorities with no votes on Amendments 4 and 5
Amendments 4 and 5 drove higher voter participation than is typical in a non-general election year primary.
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Follow live Missouri and Kansas election results for the Aug. 4 midterm primary
Find live results for Missouri Amendments 1, 2, 4 and 5 and Kansas results on making Supreme Court justices electable.
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The Beacon answers Missouri voters’ biggest questions before August elections
If there is ever an opportunity to be pulled in two different directions, the Aug. 4 election in Missouri is one of them. With a ballot that includes four statewide initiatives, along with individual races and local questions, it’s easy to feel both excited and confused. That’s why The Beacon, along with our Missouri Statehouse […]
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Breaking down the claims in Amendment 5 ads
The Beacon analyzed Amendment 5 ads to examine the claims and what the amendment actually does.