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Democrats in Kansas received this unsolicited text message on Monday, which falsely claims that a “yes” vote protects reproductive rights.

Former U.S. Rep. Tim Huelskamp Connected to False Text About Kansas Abortion Amendment

Former U.S. Rep. Tim Huelskamp is behind the false text message about the Kansas constitutional amendment on abortion that enraged Democrats on Monday.

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People at a rally for abortion access at Mill Creek Park near the Country Club Plaza.

Follow the Money: Who is Funding Kansas Abortion Amendment Ads?

Two organizations formed to campaign on either side of the abortion referendum on the Kansas ballot Tuesday have raised — and spent — more than $11 million between them since the start of the year.

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Ray Reed, 25, is running for the U.S. House of Representatives as a Democrat in Missouri's 2nd District.

Zooming into Politics: Gen Z Candidates Share Ambition, Obstacles in Running Young

Gen Z politicians are working to break political molds they say are unfit for serving their generation, as well as trying to get their peers to the polls.

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Zoe Schell, from Topeka, Kansas, stands on the steps of the Kansas Statehouse during a rally to protest the Supreme Court's ruling on abortion Friday, June 24, 2022, in Topeka.

Discussing the Values of ‘Value Them Both’

A virtual event hosted by the KC Media Collective discussed the language, values and context in which voters are being asked to decide on abortion rights in Kansas.

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A navy blue background with an orange outline of the state of Kansas with a ballot box inside. On Aug. 2, Kansans will vote on a constitutional amendment that would uphold or remove abortion protections.

curiousKC | A Guide to What You’ll See in the Aug. 2 Kansas Primary About Abortion

On Aug. 2, Kansans will vote on a constitutional amendment that would uphold or remove abortion protections. Here’s what you need to know.

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Pro-choice rally at Mill Creek Park.

Abortion in Spotlight on August Ballot in Kansas

The national abortion spotlight turns to Kansas on Aug. 2, when voters decide whether the state’s constitution should protect women’s access to abortion. Go inside the campaign.

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Independent Missouri Senate Candidate John Wood.

Danforth PAC Bets Big on Independent Senate Candidate in Missouri

The political action committee backing independent Senate candidate John Wood is “in it to win it,” former Sen. Jack Danforth said a day after the PAC spent another $750,000 on TV ads to run before the Aug. 2 primary.

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Nick Haines

Nick’s Picks | Focus Turns to Upcoming Primaries

Primary election campaigns are in full swing in Missouri and Kansas.

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Missouri voter guide graphic

Missouri Voting Guide: What to Know About the 2022 Election

Here’s a guide to help you navigate Missouri’s 2022 election, including information on how to vote and what to expect on your ballot.

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Value Them Both campaign sign

Roe is Overturned. Here’s What That Means for Abortion in Kansas

With the U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, Kansas voters will now decided whether to remove the last barrier protecting abortion rights from the state’s constitution.

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