Election Coverage

Republicans maintained their stronghold across much of Southeast Missouri in Tuesday’s 2026 Midterm General Election. Meanwhile, Democrats are projected to take control of both the U.S. House and Senate after flipping key Republican-held seats in the 2026 midterms.

Missouri voters will weigh five ballot measures Nov. 3, including proposals on abortion access, citizen initiatives, a state fund, sheriffs, and congressional maps.

Secretary of State Denny Hoskins wants the 8th Circuit to restore the 2025 congressional districts and find the voter referendum challenging them unconstitutional.

As Rep. Jason Smith campaigns for reelection in Missouri’s extremely conservative 8th District, GOP, Democratic and Libertarian rivals press alternatives on debt, education and local funding.

A Cole County, Missouri, judge has ruled that voters should be the ones to decide the fate of ranked-choice voting. It's been a contentious issue that could reshape how elections are held in the state.

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