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How can Missouri Sheriffs be removed from office? Here’s what to know about Amendment 8

How can Missouri Sheriffs be removed from office? Here’s what to know about Amendment 8
The amendment would entrench already-existing state law, and limit the authority to remove an elected sheriff to the attorney general.
October 11, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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October 10, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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KCK voters will have two sales tax items on the November ballot. What to expect

October 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Voter registration tops last midterm in Johnson County, narrowing party gap
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Voter registration tops last midterm in Johnson County, narrowing party gap

October 7, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Missouri ballot measure seeks to eliminate state taxes. What to know about Amendment 7
Government & Politics

Missouri ballot measure seeks to eliminate state taxes. What to know about Amendment 7

October 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Fact check: Where do Missouri’s 6th Congressional District candidates stand on abortion?
Government & Politics

Fact check: Where do Missouri’s 6th Congressional District candidates stand on abortion?

Updated September 24, 2026 at 9:11 PM
Fact check: Where do candidates Mark Alford and Jordan Herrera stand on abortion ban?
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Fact check: Where do candidates Mark Alford and Jordan Herrera stand on abortion ban?

Updated September 24, 2026 at 7:48 AM
Small-town Missouri candidate says state officials robbed him of election win
Government & Politics

Small-town Missouri candidate says state officials robbed him of election win

Updated September 18, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Missouri Secretary of State says it’s too late to switch to lawmakers’ 2025 map now
Government & Politics

Missouri Secretary of State says it’s too late to switch to lawmakers’ 2025 map now

September 15, 2026 at 9:02 PM
After high court ruling, are KC-area election boards ready with right map and ballots?
Local

After high court ruling, are KC-area election boards ready with right map and ballots?

September 11, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Missouri voter fraud probe ramps up as Trump claims face scrutiny. What to know now?
Government & Politics

Missouri voter fraud probe ramps up as Trump claims face scrutiny. What to know now?

September 3, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Brownback urges Kansas Republicans to ‘keep fighting’ abortion after amendment fails
Government & Politics

Brownback urges Kansas Republicans to ‘keep fighting’ abortion after amendment fails

August 7, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Which counties voted down the Kansas Supreme Court amendment? See our interactive map
Elections

Which counties voted down the Kansas Supreme Court amendment? See our interactive map

Updated August 6, 2026 at 7:45 PM
KC-area election boards made multiple errors with primary ballots. What happened?
Elections

KC-area election boards made multiple errors with primary ballots. What happened?

August 7, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Where did Missouri amendments lose – or win – by the most? See interactive county maps
Elections

Where did Missouri amendments lose – or win – by the most? See interactive county maps

August 6, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Jordan Herrera’s plan to win Missouri 4th District: Tackle housing, costs | Walker
Opinion

Jordan Herrera’s plan to win Missouri 4th District: Tackle housing, costs | Walker

Updated August 6, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Johnson County voters break early turnout record in last day despite site changes
Elections

Johnson County voters break early turnout record in last day despite site changes

Updated August 6, 2026 at 9:30 AM
KC’s Missouri counties had biggest primary in 4 years. See how Kansas compares
Elections

KC’s Missouri counties had biggest primary in 4 years. See how Kansas compares

August 6, 2026 at 8:21 AM
Clay County gave voters wrong ballots. Election officials say results not affected
Elections

Clay County gave voters wrong ballots. Election officials say results not affected

August 5, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Every single Missouri county rejected Amendments 4 and 5. ‘Incredibly unpopular’
Elections

Every single Missouri county rejected Amendments 4 and 5. ‘Incredibly unpopular’

August 5, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Outcome of tight KCK statehouse race could change as votes come in, official says
Elections

Outcome of tight KCK statehouse race could change as votes come in, official says

Updated August 5, 2026 at 3:52 PM
KC lawyer beat veteran politicians in top Jackson County race. Who is Stacy Lake?
Elections

KC lawyer beat veteran politicians in top Jackson County race. Who is Stacy Lake?

August 5, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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Elections

All the Kansas City-area primary election results you might have missed

Updated August 5, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Lee’s Summit voters approve stormwater sales tax to raise $6M per year. What’s next?
Local

Lee’s Summit voters approve stormwater sales tax to raise $6M per year. What’s next?

Updated August 5, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Controversial Wyandotte County judge’s reelection bid too close to call
Elections

Controversial Wyandotte County judge’s reelection bid too close to call

Updated August 5, 2026 at 9:11 AM
What does independent Greg Orman think of Hamilton’s Senate campaign? | Hudnall
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What does independent Greg Orman think of Hamilton’s Senate campaign? | Hudnall

August 5, 2026 at 5:08 AM
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