We’re proud of you, Kansas City. You took the polls by storm to make your voice heard on Election Day.
If you didn’t stay up to wait for the results, we’re sharing the big takeaways of the Nov. 5 election, partially sourced from the Kansas City Board of Election Commissoner’s unofficial results with 100% of precincts reported.
Ballot Issues
Missouri
Jackson County residents approved a five-cent property tax funding services for seniors age 60+, while Platte County residents approved the creation of a Children’s Services Fund geared towards mental health resources for minors.
Kansas
KCK residents passed a $180 million bond question aimed at creating three new schools + funding various district upgrades. The City of Edwardsville approved a sales tax increase that will fund new municipal buildings: a city hall, police station, and fire station.
County Races
Melesa Johnson secured ~57% of the vote for Jackson County Prosecutor, beating out Tracey Chappell — she is the first Black woman to hold the position. Other regional races include Johnson County Sheriff, which went to Byron Roberson by a slim margin.
State Senate + House of Reps
Other races included all of Kansas’ 125 House seats + 40 Senate seats, along with 14 Missouri House and Senate seats. Check out Missouri’s + Kansas’ Secretary of State websites for the official results.
US Senate + House of Reps
Missouri
All three local U.S. House Representatives on the ballot — MO Rep. Mark Alford (District 4), MO Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (District 5), and MO Rep. Sam Graves (District 6) — won reelection.
Incumbent U.S. Senator Josh Hawley won another term with ~55% of the statewide vote.
Kansas
US House of Representatives District 1, 2, and 3 were on the ballot — see the results.
Missouri Governor
Current Lt. Governor of Missouri Mike Kehoe will take over for Gov. Parson, after beating State House Minority Leader Crystal Quade this week. See additional results for attorney general, secretary of state, and treasurer.
Constitutional Amendments
Missourians voted on five amendments and one proposition, four of which have passed:
- Amendment 2, legalizing sports betting
- Amendment 3, overturning the state’s abortion ban
- Amendment 7, banning ranked choice voting + open primaries
- Proposition A, increasing the state’s minimum wage to $15/hour
