Good afternoon,
Tomorrow’s Election Day in Kansas City, and every vote counts. Local elections decide the leaders and policies that directly affect our community. Don’t sit this one out—be informed and make your voice heard tomorrow at the polls!
In Today’s Newsletter:
- Q&A with KCKCC Board of Trustees candidates
- A little-known election will be on the ballots tomorrow
- A petition to halt congressional remapping in Missouri is growing support
- Stay informed on candidates for races around Wyandotte County
- Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act health insurance now available
- Top 5 excuses people give for not voting
💡 Black Trivia Question: Who was the first African American U.S. Secretary of State?
A. Shirley Weber B. Condoleezza Rice C. Colin Powell D. Barack Obama
*See the answer after “In Other News”*
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ELECTION 2025
Don’t Pass on KCKCC Board of Trustees
There are two full terms on the KCKCC Board of Trustees up for election and one seat open to complete the two-years of the unexpired term of board member MaryAnn Mosely. Take some time to read responses from candidates on important questions.
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ELECTION 2025
Little-Known Election Set for Nov. 4 in Kansas City, Missouri
Many Jackson County residents may not realize a key county charter question awaits them at the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 4. With no candidates on the ballot and minimal fanfare, a single yes-or-no measure will determine whether the county’s assessor continues to be appointed or becomes an elected position.
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We’ve created one place for you to see events happening around Wichita and the entire state. Check out The Link Up today, our new online calendar!
ELECTION 2025
KCK Elections Set For Nov. 4
We’re got you covered on knowing who to vote for before heading to the polls tomorrow. Check out these answers from candidates in various races in Kansas City, Kansas.
WYCO Commissioner 5th district candidates >>
KCKPS School Board candidates >>
NEWS
ACA Enrollment Opens Amid Uncertainty Over Subsidies and Rising Rates
Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act (ACA) health plans is now underway, and despite all the political back-and-forth in Washington, the clock is ticking for Kansans and Missourians who want to stay covered. You can shop and enroll now through January 15, 2026. To have coverage begin on January 1, you must enroll by December 15.
KANSAS STATE NEWS
Censure of Sen. David Haley Looks Like Politics, Not Just Ethics
Will the recent censure of Sen. David Haley play a factor in the outcome of tomorrow’s election for Wyandotte County Board of Public Utilities (BPU)? According to our editor-in-chief Bonita Gooch, the move has the hallmarks of a political drama rather than a straightforward ethics case.
MISSOURI STATE NEWS
Petition Drive to Halt Missouri’s New Congressional Map Faces Legal Challenges — and Surging Support
A fast-moving petition campaign is racing against the clock to halt Missouri’s newly redrawn congressional districts and let voters decide their fate in 2026. The effort — led by the nonprofit People Not Politicians Missouri — aims to force a statewide referendum that could block the map until voters weigh in.
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NATIONAL NEWS
Top 5 Stupid Reasons People Give For Not Voting
One powerful tool Black and Brown people can use is the vote. However, some of us contend voting is stupid. Well, here are five stupid reasons by our friends at The Houston Defender these non-voters use to justify not voting.
One year out from Election Day 2026, Tuesday’s results could shape 2026 midterms. The results from Tuesday’s off-year elections will give voters an opportunity to weigh in on the state of the country and their communities. (ABC)
Judge says Trump administration must fund SNAP. The program ran out of money on Saturday, and it is unclear how quickly the administration could restart the program. (NPR)
Trivia Answer: C. Colin Powell. Colin Powell was the first African American U.S. Secretary of State, serving from 2001 to 2005 under President George W. Bush. A distinguished military leader, Powell was also the first African American to serve as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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