The Star's primary election roundup, previous coverage and links
Voters in both Kansas and Missouri are heading to the polls Tuesday to decide key issues, including some big races and transportation issues.
Polls opened at
In Kansas, polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
To view results, go to kansascity.com.
Kansas Sen. Pat Roberts seeks re-election, but must overcome a spirited-if-longshot challenge from Leawood radiologist and tea party candidate Milton Wolf in the Republican primary. Click here for previous coverage.
Voters in parts of Kansas City must decide whether to OK a larger streetcar district so the transit line can grow beyond its planned 2.2-mile stretch in the center of the city. With new district boundaries, a vote could come in the fall about sales or property taxes to pay for expansion. Click here for previous coverage.
Missourians will decide whether a three-quarter cent sales tax — largest in state history — is justified to rebuild roads and bridges and pump more money into public transit. Click here for previous coverage.
Click here to see The Star’s top choices for Missouri, Kansas primaries.
Here’s some previous election coverage from The Star:
Kansas
5 vie to replace Ed Peterson as 1st District Johnson County commissioner
Kansas Senate District 37: Baumgardner, O’Hara meet again
21st House District: GOP candidates differ on taxes
Kansas House 16: Primary crowded field with 3 GOP and 2 Dem candidates
49th House District: Former Libertarian challenges incumbent in GOP primary
House District 30 offers contrasting views among GOP hopefuls
19th House District: Taxes are issue in GOP primary
Kansas House District 8: GOP primary candidates hold similar views
Leadership in focus in Johnson County Commission 4th District primary
Check your voter registration and polling place and view your sample ballot at jocoelection.org.
Missouri
Portion of KC will vote on new streetcar taxing district
5th Congressional District draws many candidates as Cleaver goes for sixth term
Incumbent tops crowded field in northern Missouri race
Missouri House, 18th District: Opponents both have backgrounds in education
Amendment 9: Missourians to consider adding electronic privacy to state constitution
Clay County auditor: Incumbent faces opposition from couple
Clay County recorder of deeds: Primary will send GOP winner into recorder’s office
Platte County Presiding Commissioner: Finances among key issues in GOP primary race
For more information on races, see The Star’s Voters Guide.
Robert A. Cronkleton, bcronkleton@kcstar.com
This story was originally published August 5, 2014 at 8:13 AM with the headline "The Star's primary election roundup, previous coverage and links."