Elections
Groups Work to Energize Missouri’s Black Voters in Election’s Final Weeks
A network of paid canvassers and volunteers are trying to energize Black voters and get them to the polls in Missouri.
Nick’s Picks | Bracing for Big Votes
A new Supreme Court justice, mask mandates and the search for a new city manager in Kansas City highlight the pre-Halloween week leading into Election Day.
Life and Death Issue: Presidential Candidates on Health Care
Flatland examines the presidential candidates’ positions on health care, which 68% of registered voters say will be a very important issue in deciding how they vote.
Nick’s Picks | Pandemic, Politics, Police and Pot
This week features a surge in COVID-19 cases, the last presidential debate, protests over police violence and medical marijuana sales in Missouri.
Voter Fraud Myth Persists Despite Constant Failure to Prove Claims
Accusations of voter fraud are used to justify laws and tactics that make it more difficult to vote, even though voter fraud is extraordinarily rare.
‘I Just Don’t Trust the System Anymore’: Voters on Edge as Election Nears
U.S. voters are grappling with concerns about the electoral system in an unprecedented election year marked by more than 200,000 deaths from COVID-19, ongoing civil unrest and widespread unemployment.
Kansas City Finds Strength in Food, Voting Power With Chiefs and Royals
A coalition of Kansas City organizations mounted a massive food distribution and voter registration event last week at Truman Sports Complex.
Nick’s Picks | From the Gridiron to the Super Bowl of Politics
Nick’s rundown includes Arrowhead Stadium’s protocol after a fan tested positive, Missouri governor in quarantine, being a jury in COVID-19, hair discrimination and a new way to enjoy the symphony.
A Sordid History of Kansas City Election Fraud
The Kansas City area has a rich legacy of election fraud, stretching from before the Civil War to after World War II.
The Missouri/Kansas Voter Guide
Here’s your guide on how to vote, deadlines and answers to your questions about mail-in/absentee ballots.