Rep. Emil Bergquist, a Park City Republican, has held his seat since 2018. He now faces a challenge from a 10-year mental health therapist and community activist. Republicans have won this seat the last five elections. Keisha McClish Couts is the second Democratic challenger since 2014. Election Day is Nov. 5. Oct. 15 is the […]
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Former lawmaker Steve Huebert faces Tracy Edingfield in Nov. 5 election
Republican primary winner Steve Huebert is trying to get back into office while Tracy Edingfield seeks elected office. Republicans have won this district in the last five elections. This is only the second time since 2014 that the race has included a Democratic challenger. Election Day is Nov. 5. Oct. 15 is the last day […]
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Sasha Islam seeks to unseat Senate President Ty Masterson in November
Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson is running for a fifth term representing his district. Wichita resident Sasha Islam is hoping to unseat him. Republicans have won this seat in the past five elections. Election Day is Nov. 5. Oct. 15 is the last day to register to vote. Early voting starts Oct. 16. You can […]
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Mary Ware takes on Republican Keenen Smith in November election
Sen. Mary Ware, a Wichita Democrat, is hoping to keep her Kansas Senate seat blue. Keenen Smith is trying to change that. Republicans have won this seat three times in the past five elections. Election Day is Nov. 5. Oct. 15 is the last day to register to vote. Early voting starts Oct. 16. You […]
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Chase Blasi, J.C. Moore and Raymond Shore Jr. compete for Kansas Senate seat
Republican Chase Blasi won his primary race against J.C. Moore, but Moore is now running under a different party. Democratic challenger Raymond Shore Jr. also is in the race. The Kansas Secretary of State’s Office confirmed Moore will be on the ballot. Republicans have won this district the past five elections. Election Day is Nov. […]
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Jennifer Herington and Joe Claeys are running for open Senate seat
Kansas Sen. Chase Blasi, a Wichita Republican, left this seat after redistricting put him in the 26th District. Now, Maize City Council President Jennifer Herington is running against former school psychologist Joe Claeys. Republicans have won this district in the past five elections. Election Day is Nov. 5. Oct. 15 is the last day to […]
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Stephen Owens and Jason Miller are running to replace long-serving senator
Rep. Stephen Owens, a Hesston Republican, is trying to switch chambers as he runs for the Kansas Senate against Democrat Jason Miller. Outgoing Sen. Carolyn McGinn has held this seat in the 31st District since 2005. Election Day is Nov. 5. Oct. 15 is the last day to register to vote. Early voting starts Oct. […]
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Incumbent Renee Erickson draws two challengers for Kansas Senate seat
Kansas Sen. Renee Erickson, a Wichita Republican, is aiming for a convincing victory against two challengers. Republicans have won this seat in the past five elections, but the most recent election was the closest. Erickson won with only 51.8% of votes. She now faces Libertarian Olivia Hayse and Democrat Richard Smith. Election Day is Nov. […]
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A Missouri panel of lawmakers looks at immigration — and gets pushback
It’s like clockwork each election cycle. Politicians reach for an old playbook, brandishing images from the southern border, claiming that undocumented migrants steal jobs and commit violent crimes at an alarming rate. The intent is to sow fear and misinformation about immigrants for political advantage. During Tuesday’s presidential debate, Donald Trump talked about immigration more […]
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Missouri primary election 2024 results
Find live election results from the Aug. 6 Missouri primary election. Looking for Kansas results? Head over to this page. Election results for U.S. Senate Election results for Missouri governor, lieutenant governor Election results for attorney general Election results for secretary of state Election results for state treasurer Election results for U.S. House Results for […]