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As ads say, your voting history might be public. But who you vote for is secret

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Live updates: Polls open in KS and MO for 2026 midterms, featuring tight Senate race

A voting banner sits outside Thousand Oaks Oasis Pool and Clubhouse during Election Day on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Parkville. — A voting banner sits outside Thousand Oaks Oasis Pool and Clubhouse during Election Day on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Parkville. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com

What’s on Missouri ballots? Explore our voter guide to Nov. 3 midterm election

What’s on Missouri ballots? Explore our voter guide to Nov. 3 midterm election

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It’s Election Day, Kansas City. Here’s your voter guide to the candidates and issues

It’s Election Day, Kansas City. Here’s your voter guide to the candidates and issues

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What’s on Kansas ballots? Explore our voter guide to Nov. 3 midterm election

What’s on Kansas ballots? Explore our voter guide to Nov. 3 midterm election

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It’s Election Day, Kansas City. Here’s your voter guide to the candidates and issues

It’s Election Day, Kansas City. Here’s your voter guide to the candidates and issues

Key races in Kansas and Missouri could reshape state spending, abortion rights and the future of direct democracy.

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