According to the August SLU/YouGov Poll, Republicans have a lead in every statewide race.

This afternoon I’m bringing you a story that features Republicans and Democrats working efficiently together and cracking jokes — not in Jefferson City or Washington, D.C., but in Springfield. And the job they’re doing might be considered some of the most patriotic work possible.

“This is not the end all, be all,” state Sen. Elizabeth Coleman said. “And I think you will see efforts, win or lose, for Missourians to get another say in this.”

This week, KSMU Sense of Community takes on election integrity, ahead of the vote on November 5, 2024. Above, select "listen" to hear our feature from Morning Edition on September 24. Below, read a complete transcript of our recent interview with the Greene County Clerk — who serves as top elections administrator for the Springfield area.

This week, KSMU Sense of Community takes on election integrity, ahead of the vote on November 5, 2024. Above, select "listen" to hear our feature from Morning Edition on September 24. Below, read a complete transcript of our recent interview with the Greene County Clerk — who serves as top elections administrator for the Springfield area.

The forum by the Missouri Press Association featured Republican Josh Hawley, Democrat Lucas Kunce, Independent Jared Young and Green Party candidate Nathan Kline.

The Missouri gubernatorial forum was hosted by the Missouri Press Association.

In November's election, Missourians will be asked whether to ban ranked-choice voting, which allows voters to rank their candidates from favorite to least favorite. But the ballot question also includes language about restricting voting rights to citizens — which is already the law.