Issues in the Upcoming Election You Might Not Know About

How many times have you shown up to vote and seen issues or races on the ballot you weren’t expecting and knew nothing about?  

You’re not alone. There are a lot of issues that get very little attention and they can often have major implications that we don’t understand.   

This election season, we’re starting early and dedicating space to those often unknown issues and races on your ballot, explaining what they mean and why they matter.  

This time we’re taking on state ballot issues. 

In November, residents of Missouri and Kansas will have state constitutional amendments on their ballots.  

Kansas residents will vote on providing the Legislature veto power over the governor and on a law that makes it harder to get rid of bad sheriffs.  

Missouri residents will decide whether or not to legalize recreational marijuana. This issue is getting divisive, with even those supporting legalized recreational marijuana taking exception with the proposed ballot question. In addition, all voters in the state will vote on how much Kansas City allocates to fund the city’s policing efforts.  

In case you missed it, in our last issue we explained local ballot issues that voters in Wichita and Kansas City will vote on.  

Next issue, we’ll break down some of the elected offices you may see on your ballot, so you can better understand how these officials wield the power over issues that affect your life, liberties and rights