Missouri Voters Weigh Big Ballot Changes | Topeka News

Kansas City voters are turning out in record numbers this election cycle, triple the usual turnout, fueled by two major ballot amendments that could reshape the state. Amendment Four changes how constitutional amendments pass — requiring majority approval in every congressional district instead of statewide — sparking debate over rural influence versus citizen power. Amendment Five proposes eliminating Missouri’s income tax, potentially shifting the burden to sales taxes, though specifics remain unclear. With voter confusion rising, Election Board Director Shawn Kieffer urges everyone to research before voting — one voter even waited to cast her ballot after studying the issues. Remember: photo ID required, and while Kansas City’s centralized system lets you vote anywhere with an express machine, paper ballots require your assigned precinct. Check kceb.org for a sample ballot. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6ec503ea76899af0