Early voting is nearing its close ahead of election day on Tuesday for New York, New Jersey and Virginia which could be key signals of what's ahead in next year's midterm races.

The Star's editorial board outlines Kansas City-area races for Nov. 4. Review local contested races and recommendations. | Opinion ...

President Donald Trump’s call for Republicans to redraw U.S. House districts ahead of next year’s election has triggered an unusual outbreak of mid-decade gerrymandering among both ...

Junction City Councilmember Al Gordon lost his bid to maintain his seat in the general election by just one vote, proving again showing up matters.

Autumn brings out the best in local newsies as we settle into sweater weather and nuzzle into informational deep dives . . . In this episode of local political & newsworthy conversation we get ...

The Kansas Republican primary for governor in 2026 has some big-name candidates, but a new poll shows most people don't recognize their names.

President Donald Trump's request to add a documentary proof of citizenship requirement to the federal voter registration form cannot be enforced.

Political analyst Amy Walter views the campaign by President Donald Trump to gerrymander congressional districts as a gamble unlikely to blunt historical precedent and prevent a Democratic takeover of ...

government-issued photo ID is required to vote in Kansas. These IDs must be active; only voters 65 and older can use expired ...

States across the nation have joined the challenge to redraw legislative boundaries following pressure from President Donald ...

Multiple issues and positions are on your ballot Tuesday in Kansas. Our roundtable of journalists breaks down what to look ...

"Kansas City has been in the national news a lot lately, including one surprising place: stories about the New York City ...