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Johnson County Democrats win two Kansas House seats that were too close to call

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Johnson County Democrats win two Kansas House seats that were too close to call

On Thursday, provisional ballots determined the outcomes of these close races.

The election isn’t over in Johnson County. Here is what’s left to be decided and why

Elections

The election isn’t over in Johnson County. Here is what’s left to be decided and why

Missouri AG Schmitt backs suit against Pennsylvania mail ballots. Here’s why it matters

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Missouri AG Schmitt backs suit against Pennsylvania mail ballots. Here’s why it matters

Missouri’s first Black Congresswoman Cori Bush recounts sleeping in car, dodging police

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Missouri’s first Black Congresswoman Cori Bush recounts sleeping in car, dodging police

November 9, 2020, 2:59 PM

For Blunt, it’s still ‘the person who is sworn in on Inauguration Day,’ not Joe Biden

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For Blunt, it’s still ‘the person who is sworn in on Inauguration Day,’ not Joe Biden

November 9, 2020, 12:33 PM

‘We persevered’: Kansas City Democrats celebrate White House win, Harris’ rise to VP

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‘We persevered’: Kansas City Democrats celebrate White House win, Harris’ rise to VP

‘Hope for the future:’ Biden voters dance, cheer in celebration at the Plaza

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‘Hope for the future:’ Biden voters dance, cheer in celebration at the Plaza

Johnson County shifted blue under Trump. Is the color durable or will it wash out?

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Johnson County shifted blue under Trump. Is the color durable or will it wash out?

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MO reform school’s ties to law enforcement stifle abuse investigations, students say

November 29, 2020, 5:00 AM

Here is who national experts are predicting will win Chiefs-Buccaneers game

The small decisions that decide Chiefs’ biggest moments were evident in Sunday’s win

Facebook post promising free groceries from Aldi is a scam, the grocer says

November 29, 2020, 4:16 PM

With KC beds sparse, rural hospitals in Kansas, Missouri face new COVID ‘tidal wave’

November 29, 2020, 5:00 AM

Johnson County poll worker says supervisor discriminated against them for being gay

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Johnson County poll worker says supervisor discriminated against them for being gay

Enough with 2020. A look at Missouri 2022 Senate race from St. Louis Business Journal

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Enough with 2020. A look at Missouri 2022 Senate race from St. Louis Business Journal

November 6, 2020, 12:15 PM

Claire McCaskill apologizes for ‘hurtful term’ used during live MSNBC interview

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Claire McCaskill apologizes for ‘hurtful term’ used during live MSNBC interview

After Trump’s call to stop counting, Blunt says states must count every legal vote

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After Trump’s call to stop counting, Blunt says states must count every legal vote

Democrats wanted to give Kelly leverage. But Kansas GOP kept their veto-proof majority

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Democrats wanted to give Kelly leverage. But Kansas GOP kept their veto-proof majority

How Marshall’s Senate campaign overcame Pompeo’s shadow and the pandemic to win

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How Marshall’s Senate campaign overcame Pompeo’s shadow and the pandemic to win

What’s ahead for Mike Parson? 5 challenges Missouri governor faces after election win

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What’s ahead for Mike Parson? 5 challenges Missouri governor faces after election win

Kansas makes history, elects retired Wichita teacher as its first transgender legislator

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Kansas makes history, elects retired Wichita teacher as its first transgender legislator

Ossoff, Warnock relied on the same donors to fuel Georgia bids. Will they give again in the runoffs?

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Ossoff, Warnock relied on the same donors to fuel Georgia bids. Will they give again in the runoffs?

Jaime Harrison is the front-runner to become DNC chair. Will anyone get in his way?

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Jaime Harrison is the front-runner to become DNC chair. Will anyone get in his way?

Trump 2024? Two-thirds of GOP voters want him to run for president again, poll says

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Trump 2024? Two-thirds of GOP voters want him to run for president again, poll says

Did veterans help Biden win Georgia? How one group mobilized them to vote

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Did veterans help Biden win Georgia? How one group mobilized them to vote

How the DNC exorcised the ghosts of 2016 and helped deliver a Biden victory

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How the DNC exorcised the ghosts of 2016 and helped deliver a Biden victory

November 23, 2020, 4:00 AM

More key Republicans tell Trump to end delays. ‘Past time to start a transition’

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More key Republicans tell Trump to end delays. ‘Past time to start a transition’

Photo gallery: Kansas City-area voters head to the polls on election day

Photo gallery: Kansas City-area voters head to the polls on election day

November 3, 2020, 2:17 PM

Photo gallery: Election day in Kansas and Missouri

Photo gallery: Election day in Kansas and Missouri

November 8, 2016, 5:40 PM

Photo gallery: Ted Cruz, Donald Trump in Wichita on Saturday for Kansas caucus

Photo gallery: Ted Cruz, Donald Trump in Wichita on Saturday for Kansas caucus

March 5, 2016, 6:44 PM

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