Voters across the Missouri side of Kansas City area have spent Tuesday cast their ballots on mayor, city councils, tax issues, school boards and more.
The local elections are likely to have low turnout numbers, given their timing and the municipal issues at stake. But the things on this ballot will have a direct impact on locals’ lives, from projects like data centers getting approved to how much you pay come Tax Day each year.
See scenes from polling places around Kansas City, and follow live results after polls close at KansasCity.com.
Voting booths are seen at the Tony Aguirre Community Center during Election Day on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
A voter casts their ballot at the Tony Aguirre Community Center during Election Day on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Voters sign in with volunteers at the Tony Aguirre Community Center during Election Day on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Kansas City. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
People walk up the steps to the gym at Van Horn High School during Election Day on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Independence. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
“I Voted” stickers are held up by a volunteer at Van Horn High School during Election Day on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Independence. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Voting booths are seen at Van Horn High School during Election Day on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Independence. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Voters cast their ballot at Van Horn High School during Election Day on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Independence. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
A “Vote Here” sign is displayed in front of the gym doors at Van Horn High School during Election Day on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Independence. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
A voter is seen through a ballot magnifier while they cast their vote at Thousand Oaks Oasis Pool and Clubhouse during Election Day on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Parkville. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
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
The silhouette of a person is seen near voting booths at Thousand Oaks Oasis Pool and Clubhouse during Election Day on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Parkville. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
“I Voted” stickers are placed on a table near the entrance at Thousand Oaks Oasis Pool and Clubhouse during Election Day on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Parkville Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
A voter casts their ballot at Thousand Oaks Oasis Pool and Clubhouse during Election Day on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Parkville. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
A voter casts their ballot at Thousand Oaks Oasis Pool and Clubhouse during Election Day on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Parkville. Emily Curiel ecuriel@kcstar.com
Emily Curiel, is a visual journalist at The Star. With a broad scope of coverage, Curiel navigates subjects including breaking news, sports, features and long-form narratives. She is a first-generation graduate from San Francisco State University and a native of Los Angeles.
