Browse our election guide for Tuesday's Missouri and Kansas races
Voters headed to the polls on Election Day Tuesday will find a full ballot waiting for them.
There are numerous races and questions ranging from the local to federal levels of government.
The more interesting races in the Kansas City area are on the Kansas side.
U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, a Republican, finds himself in the first serious challenge of his political career. His opponent is Greg Orman, an independent candidate.
In the race for governor, incumbent Sam Brownback, a Republican, is seeking second term. He faces a strong challenge from Democrat Paul Davis.
Here’s a look at The Star’s coverage leading up to Election Day.
In Kansas:
U.S. Senate
Sen. Pat Roberts of Kansas looks to extend his tenure in Washington
Greg Orman, independent candidate for Senate in Kansas, still a cipher for some voters
In Kansas, Pat Roberts and Greg Orman try to piece together a U.S. Senate victory
U.S. House 2nd and 3rd districts
Editorial: Two strong challengers for the U.S. House in Kansas’ 2nd and 3rd districts
Former state Sen. Kelly Kultala sets sights on Congressman Kevin Yoder
Kansas Governor
Democrat Paul Davis’ life immersed in policy and politics
As Gov. Sam Brownback seeks a second term, he says Kansas is ‘well positioned for growth’
Kansas Secretary of State
Secretary of State Kris Kobach in tight race following Senate ballot dispute
Kansas Board of Education District 1
Candidates for Kansas education board highlight their experience
Kansas House 18th District
District 18 rivals disagree on tax cuts, need for education funding boost
Kansas House 24th District
With no incumbent running, open seat brings stark differences between candidates for House
Kansas House districts 8-25
Kansas House districts 26-121
Johnson County Commission Chairmanship
For Joco chair candidates, events in Topeka cast big shadow locally
Johnson County Commission 1st District
Mayors vie for Johnson County Commission 1st District seat
Johnson County Commission 4th District
Taxes, planning, parks issues in race for Johnson County Commission 4th District seat
Municipal sales taxes
Olathe, Leawood and Shawnee turn to voters to renew sales taxes for maintenance, improvements
In Missouri
U.S. House 4th District
Hartzler faces newcomer Nate Irvin in congressional district that includes Cass County
U.S. House 5th District
Cleaver aims to bring in funds; Turk has federal regulations in his sights
U.S. House 6th District
Sam Graves faces easy re-election campaign in 6th Congressional District
Missouri Amendment 2
Prosecutors want jurors to know about defendant’s past in child sex cases
Missouri Amendment 3
Educators are taking no chances against dormant campaign on teacher tenure and evaluations
Missouri Amendment 6
Some Democrats fear proposal for six days of early voting will not help many workers
Missouri Amendment 10
GOP is aiming to curb governor’s power over budget
Missouri auditor
Missouri auditor: Schweich faces no Democratic opposition in re-election campaign
Missouri Senate 34th District
Two doctors, and two different views on Medicaid expansion
Missouri House 8th District
Doctors take different view on Medicaid expansion, abortion waiting period
Missouri House 12th District
Candidates’ careers influence their priorities — public safety and education
Missouri House 14th District
Business lawsuit joins policy issues in campaign debate
Missouri House 17th District
Medicaid, abortion, tax cuts divide contestants for open seat
Missouri House 18th District
Candidates for open seat disagree on taxes, Medicaid, waiting period for abortions
Missouri House 20th District
John Mayfield seeks a second term from Fort Osage-area district
Missouri House 29th District
School funding, taxes fuel debate in a rematch
Missouri House 32nd District
Neither contestant strictly follows party orthodoxy
Missouri House 33rd District
Role of government plays big part for two of three hopefuls
Missouri House 34th District
Lee’s Summit race offers clear distinctions between candidates
Missouri House 35th District
Duvall, Cross hold divergent views
Missouri House 36th District
Candidates differ on economic ‘border war’ with Kansas
Missouri House 53rd District
Political passions and professions align for candidates
Missouri House 56th District
Candidates echo party stances in race to replace moderate Chris Molendorp
Cass County Auditor
Wescoat hopes to replace his old boss; Smith says he’s a pro
Cass County Clerk
Candidates tout experience versus ‘fresh set of eyes’
Cass County Presiding Commissioner
Cox pulled plug on high-speed Internet project, but Duncan would like to revive it
Cass County Prosecuting Attorney
Defense attorney Butler challenges incumbent Hensley
Cass County Recorder of Deeds
Mike Medsker says he’s brought back an office that was in disarray
Clay County Clerk
New leadership coming to Clay County clerk’s office
Clay County Auditor
Incumbent Sheila Ernzen faces wife of the candidate she defeated in August primary
Clay County Presiding Commissioner
Both candidates want to bring more professionalism to government
Clay County Collector
McEvoy disputes criticism from Brandom about how she’s spent money
Jackson County Executive
Incumbent Mike Sanders opposing hopefuls who are running low-key campaign
Jackson County Legislature 1st District At-Large
Former Royals infielder Frank White has low-key challenger in Weldon Woodward
Jackson County Legislature 2nd District At-Large
Crystal Williams faces two challengers for 2nd District at-large seat
Jackson County Legislature 3rd District
Longtime incumbent Dennis Waits faces two challengers
Lone Jack School Bonds
Lone Jack schools aim to fix leaky roofs, outmoded cooling systems
Smithville School Tax
Revenue would fund new grade school
Blue Springs Charter Amendments
Mayor would do more than break ties under one of five ballot proposals
Harrisonville Municipal Bonds
Harrisonville has a proposed solution for bad-tasting water
Independence City Council 4th District
Two seek Mayor Eileen Weir’s old seat
Kansas City Question 1 and 2
Clay Chastain ballot items requesting tax increases receive little support
Almost no one supports KC’s two strange ballot questions
Liberty Municipal Tax
Present and future growth prompt three proposals
Sugar Creek Annexation
Sugar Creek annexation issue is back on the ballot
Robert A. Cronkleton, bcronkleton@kcstar.com
This story was originally published November 3, 2014 at 9:32 AM with the headline "Browse our election guide for Tuesday's Missouri and Kansas races."