2022 general election Archives – The Beacon

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Kansas election results: Laura Kelly, Kris Kobach projected to win, but many votes still to be counted

by Miranda Moore November 9, 2022November 9, 2022

Gov. Laura Kelly won reelection over challenger and three-term Kansas attorney general Derek Schmidt.

How does election certification work in Missouri?

by Meg Cunningham November 7, 2022November 7, 2022

Trudy Busch Valentine is pictured at the left of the frame, speaking with a person to the right of the frame, while onlookers in the background observe.

Trudy Busch Valentine teams up with downballot Democrats in an attempt to bolster party’s power statewide

by Meg Cunningham November 1, 2022November 1, 2022

A polling location in Kansas City North Community Center, where four workers are pictured greeting voters, and one person fills out a ballot to the left.

Local Government

Inside Clay County’s proposed $1.7 million tax cut

by Josh Merchant October 28, 2022October 28, 2022

From left to right, Kemp Strickler, J.C. Crossley, David Martin and Aaron Crossley are pictured in campaign photos as they pursue runs for the 29th and 34th Missouri House Districts.

Can Democrats gain ground with two currently vacant Missouri House seats in Eastern Jackson County?

by Meg Cunningham October 27, 2022October 27, 2022

In a file photo, person's hand is pictured dropping a ballot into a drop box at a polling site.

What’s on your Missouri ballot for the Nov. 8 midterm election?

by Meg Cunningham October 26, 2022October 26, 2022

A sign welcomes visitors to the Sedgwick County election office in Wichita.

Civic Engagement

Voting in the Kansas general election? Here’s what to expect when casting your ballot

by Miranda Moore October 21, 2022October 21, 2022

From left to right, Eric Holmes, Ashley Aune, Jamie Johnson and Tom Hutsler are pictured.

State Government

These two Kansas City Northland races could make a dent in the Missouri legislature’s power balance

by Meg Cunningham October 18, 2022October 28, 2022

Voters filling out their ballot at a voting booth during the 2022 Kansas primary election at Argentine Community Center, Wyandotte County

How to research federal and state candidates on the November ballot in Wyandotte County

by Marco Schaden September 27, 2022September 27, 2022

A pile of cash is directed to the Kansas statehouse with the words "Follow the money" overlayed

State Government

Follow the money: Here’s how to research Kansas campaign finance reports

by Miranda Moore September 26, 2022September 26, 2022