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How to research federal and state candidates on the November ballot in Wyandotte County
For voters interested in researching candidates, here are the competitive federal and state races that will appear on ballots in Wyandotte County on Nov. 8, with links to each candidate’s campaign website (if one exists) and Ballotpedia page.
How to research federal, state and local candidates on the Johnson County ballot in November
For voters interested in researching candidates, here are the competitive federal, state and local races that will appear on ballots in Johnson County on Nov. 8, with links to each candidate’s campaign website (if one exists) and Ballotpedia page.
Crucial dates leading up to Missouri’s 2022 general election
The November general election in Missouri is fast approaching, with a high-profile U.S. Senate race on the ballot along with votes on several crucial issues and numerous races for state and local offices. Thanks to a new law that took effect on Aug. 28, voters…
You now need a photo ID to vote in Missouri. Here’s how to get one
Update (Sept. 1, 2022): Civic engagement groups filed lawsuits in late August challenging portions of the law, including the photo ID requirement. Unless a court rules against the photo ID provision, it will be in place for the November election. Under a new law set…
Kansas Voter Help Desk: Your questions answered
The Beacon is here to answer your questions about voting in Tuesday’s election. We will respond directly to readers’ questions as they come in, and we will also publish the answers here and in our newsletter. Submit your questions about voting in Kansas using this form,…
Voting in the Kansas primary? Here’s what to expect when casting your ballot
The Kansas primary election is on Aug. 2, but voters don’t have to wait that long to vote. Whether you vote on election day, by mail, or early in person, The Beacon has created a guide to help you prepare for the Kansas primary. How…
How to become a poll worker for the upcoming Missouri elections
With the August primary election weeks away and November fast approaching, election authorities around the Kansas City metro are recruiting poll workers who can help run precincts. Workers are needed for a variety of paid positions on election day. One day of training ahead of…
How to register to vote for the Aug. 2 election in Kansas
The primary election in Kansas is on Aug. 2, giving voters the opportunity to decide who will appear on the November ballot for several high-profile races including governor, state attorney general and the U.S. Congress. Also on the ballot is a constitutional amendment, which would alter…
How to register to vote for the Missouri primary
The deadline to register to vote in the Aug. 2 Missouri primary election is Wednesday, July 6. August’s election will determine the party nominees for the open U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Republican Sen. Roy Blunt. The winners of the primary will be…
25 Ways to celebrate Juneteenth in Kansas City, and to keep supporting Black communities
Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the official ending of slavery in the United States. Although enslaved people were emancipated throughout the Confederacy by Abraham Lincoln on Jan. 1, 1863, it wasn’t until June 19, 1865, that federal troops arrived at Galveston, Texas, to free the…
KC has few trans women of color in leadership. This nonprofit is changing that.
In the eight years that Merrique Jenson has worked in trans activism in Kansas City, she’s been invited to join nonprofit boards and government projects to represent trans women of color in KC. Not all of those experiences turned out well, Jenson said. She was…
This fall election could reshape Jackson County spending
Editor’s note: We updated this story on June 14 to clarify that Jackson County legislators only have zoning authority in unincorporated areas. The midterm elections are coming up in November 2022, and voters will soon be swarmed with campaign ads, voter registration drives and a…
Goodwill for Ukrainian refugees is abundant in KC, but what about other refugees?
“Where were these people when we needed help for others?” Refugee advocates urge donors to also show compassion for non-European refugees.
Here are five free ways to explore Kansas City over winter break
The Plaza lights twinkled on for the 92nd time this year, marking the start of the holiday season in Kansas City. But fun in the cold season doesn’t have to end when the lights go dark on Jan. 9. Winter is a great time for…
KCMO councilmember provides free transportation to City Hall Thursday for opponents to proposed Northland redistricting
Northland residents upset about the proposed redistricting map have been offered a free ride to a meeting of the Kansas City Council on Thursday. Kevin O’Neill, a council member for the 1st District, announced he would provide a bus to pick up people at the…
‘No replacement for live performing arts’: Kansas City arts nonprofits look ahead despite pandemic challenges
The pandemic was especially hard on Kansas City’s creative community, which operates on lean resources even in the best of times. When performances were canceled and exhibits shut down, many artists turned to arts nonprofits for guidance and even survival. Meanwhile, those nonprofits worried about…
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