Kansas City Election Day News Stack

As we wait for the voting numbers to come through . . . We take a moment to share our admiration for hottie Samantha during her glory daze AND some somewhat important news links on the topic that we accept because they confirm our bias or reject because they offer a moment of down. 

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'Compromise ain't a dirty word': Kansas Citians who've voted for decades share what's changed

Kansas City immigrants hurt by racist election ads

Racist and nativist rhetoric has made headlines in the 2024 election, and immigrants and refugees around Kansas City have taken notice. Plus: One of Missouri's few openly gay Republican lawmakers says his vote on transgender rights cost him his party's support - and reelection.

Steady flow of Johnson County voters cast their ballots on Election Day

Polls are open across the Sunflower State, and Johnson County continues to see thousands of voters flock to the polls on Election Day.

Where to find reliable 2024 election results in Missouri and Kansas

How to find 2024 election results and news that's trustworthy. Advice for voting outcomes you can believe in.

Election Day 2024: Live updates, results, reactions and key moments across Kansas and Missouri

After months of political ads, polls, stump speeches and campaign text messages, Election Night 2024 has finally arrived.

Wright County, Missouri, poll workers killed in flash flooding

The Wright County Clerk's Office is mourning the loss of two poll workers who died early Tuesday in a drowning incident.

Missouri Election Day FAQ: What you need to know to make sure your vote counts

Months of campaigning and TV ad wars will come to a close Tuesday, as Missouri voters head to the polls to pick their next member of Congress, the state legislature and nearly every statewide office. The Independent tried to answer some of the questions you may have about voting in Missouri.

Kansas voting update: More than a half-million ballots cast, election chief predicts record turnout * Kansas Reflector

Before early voting poll locations closed at noon Monday in Kansas, the state's top election official already predicted record-breaking voter turnout.

Josh Hawley, Lucas Kunce make final TV ad buys in Missouri U.S. Senate race * Missouri Independent

The U.S. Senate race is the only candidate race in Missouri elections where both candidates have aired television ads since August primaries.

Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes put election differences aside

Mahomes went public with her Donald Trump support in September, liking multiple posts endorsing Trump and JD Vance at this week's election.

Law enforcement on high alert for Election Day threats

Election workers across the country are being bombarded with threats, and law enforcement agencies are dedicating "substantial resources" to ensure public safety during the election.

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