Election 2024

Melesa Johnson greets a supporter.

Melesa Johnson Wins Democratic Primary for Jackson County Prosecutor: ‘It’s Time for Change’

Melesa Johnson, who promised change for communities affected by crime, won a three-way race in the Democratic primary Tuesday for Jackson County Prosecutor.

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A police woman approaching a vehicle.

Missouri Voters Again Tell Kansas City to Increase Police Funding, But By a Narrower Margin

Missouri voters again approved a ballot measure that requires Kansas City to increase its minimum police funding – but by a much narrower margin than in 2022.

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A Johnson County ballot drop box outside the Gardner branch of the Johnson County Public Library.

Johnson County Becomes Crucial Battleground in Election 2024

In Republican-dominated Kansas, Johnson County is increasingly seen as a toss-up by both Republicans and Democrats this election year.

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Poll workers check in a voter during Georgia’s May primary at a Marietta polling place.

Wanted: Poll Workers. Must Love Democracy.

A coalition is making a national push to encourage hundreds of thousands of Americans to serve as poll workers in November’s presidential election.

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Three people seated at a table. Week in Review set.

Jackson County Prosecutor Candidates Make Their Cases

Candidates for Jackson County prosecutor are dealing with questions about how they would prioritize violent crime versus more common nonviolent property crime.

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