Kansas City Election 2024 News Dump: Anticlimax One Week Away

Politicking disguised as news coverage is running full steam ahead and we're struggling to keep up. 

If only we could give all power to Gracie and dispense with so many misguided illusions about Democracy. 

Alas . . . Playing through the traditional election charade is an essential part of the American experience and so we share some of the propaganda that's a bit more interesting than most of the local news content.

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Cowtown Copes With Campaign 2024 Anxiety

'It's stressful': KCMO voters share their emotions leading up to presidential election

A recent national Scripps News poll shows 37% of Americans describe themselves as feeling anxious heading into the presidential election.

Progressively Anxious

One week from Election Day, these are the Missouri and Kansas races to follow

With early voting well underway and Election Day next Tuesday, KCUR's Up To Date breaks down what you need to know about some of the biggest races in Missouri and Kansas.

Ballot Check Begins

Kobach endorses Virginia's legal fight to purge 1,600 potential noncitizens from voting rolls * Kansas Reflector

Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach urging U.S. Supreme Court to allow Virginia's expedited approach to spiking voter registration of suspected noncitizens.

Medical Delete Power Demanded

Doctors across Missouri canvass for abortion rights amendment: 'The point is choice'

Physicians knocked on doors around the state to get out the vote for Amendment 3, which would reverse Missouri's abortion ban. They say the restrictions compromises their jobs and endangers women.

Rock Chalk Voting Plan Advised

Kansas Secretary of State offers advice for voters casting ballots through mail

Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab says voters should have confidence in the security of this year's elections, but voters casting their ballot by mail will want to pay extra attention.

Tech Trash Talk Objection

NAACP calls campaign text for Missouri House race a 'racist dog whistle.' Here's why

The text message circulating around Platte County conflates Park Hill schools' redistricting plan with a Missouri House race. State lawmakers have no say in school district boundary lines.

Show-Me Landslide

As Missouri governor's race nears finish, Mike Kehoe and Crystal Quade try to connect with voters

Of Missouri's statewide elections this fall, polls show the race for governor is the closest. But Republican Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe had a commanding 10% lead over Democratic state Rep. Crystal Quade, and the state hasn't elected a Democratic governor since 2012.

Well Deserved Sunflower State Skepticism

Promises abound during Kansas' campaign season. Here's why many won't be kept.

To avoid getting misled, voters should consider asking candidates how they'll accomplish lofty goals or proposals.

Waiting Game Cont'd

Long lines expected again as early voting resumes in Jackson County with 1 week to go

In Jackson County, voters have seen wait times of up to four hours on some days at the county's two early voting locations.

Community News Collection

Northeast News Introduces 'Know Your Ballot' Series - Northeast News

RobyLane Kelley Editorial Assistant Welcome to the Know Your Ballot series. In these seven articles - posted daily from Oct. 29 through Nov. 4 - The Northeast News Editorial Assistant RobyLane Kelley will explore amendments and propositions on the Nov. 5, 2024, Missouri ballot.

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