/tags/2022-midterm-elections 2022 Midterm Elections en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Tue, 22 Nov 2022 22:08:47 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2022-11-22/rep-emily-weber-believes-missouri-house-democrats-can-do-even-better-in-future-elections Though still in the super-minority, House Democrats picked up three seats during the 2022 midterm elections. Possible reasons for the gains include a new district map, marijuana legalization and the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Tue, 22 Nov 2022 22:08:47 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2022-11-22/rep-emily-weber-believes-missouri-house-democrats-can-do-even-better-in-future-elections Sarah Kellogg, Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2022-11-17/missouri-house-democrats-say-a-new-map-is-only-one-reason-for-gains-this-election While Republicans will still hold a supermajority in the chamber, House Democrats were able to gain three seats, giving them their largest numbers in years. Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:00:22 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-11-17/missouri-house-democrats-say-a-new-map-is-only-one-reason-for-gains-this-election Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2022-11-10/new-missouri-senate-majority-leader-sees-ballot-initiatives-and-education-as-top-issues State Sen. Cindy O’Laughlin will be responsible for deciding which bills get Senate floor time — and bridging divisions within her caucus. Thu, 10 Nov 2022 21:55:45 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-11-10/new-missouri-senate-majority-leader-sees-ballot-initiatives-and-education-as-top-issues Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2022-11-09/democrats-prevail-in-hotly-contested-missouri-legislative-races Missouri House Democrats had their best election night in years Tuesday, adding three seats to increase their caucus to its highest total in a decade. Wed, 09 Nov 2022 22:16:25 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-11-09/democrats-prevail-in-hotly-contested-missouri-legislative-races Rudi Keller /government-politics-issues/2022-11-09/missouri-voters-approve-amendment-3-legalizing-recreational-marijuana Two other issues on the ballot passed, including a measure creating a separate Missouri Department of the National Guard and one that forces Kansas City to increase funding for its police department. Two measures failed: one giving the treasury greater leeway in investing and the other prompting the state to hold a constitutional convention. Wed, 09 Nov 2022 07:47:47 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-11-09/missouri-voters-approve-amendment-3-legalizing-recreational-marijuana Sarah Kellogg /2022-11-08/missouri-amendment-3-kansas-city-police-funding-kcpd-election-2022 The constitutional amendment means that Kansas City will have to spend at least 25% of its budget on the police department, up from its current 20%. The KCPD is governed by the state of Missouri through a Board of Police Commissioners, unlike any other major U.S. city or police department in Missouri. Wed, 09 Nov 2022 04:46:09 GMT /2022-11-08/missouri-amendment-3-kansas-city-police-funding-kcpd-election-2022 Celisa Calacal /government-politics-issues/2022-11-08/sam-page-wins-4-more-years-as-st-louis-county-executive-defeating-mark-mantovani Democratic incumbent Sam Page beat his Republican challenger Mark Mantovani. Wed, 09 Nov 2022 04:18:52 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-11-08/sam-page-wins-4-more-years-as-st-louis-county-executive-defeating-mark-mantovani Rachel Lippmann, Chad Davis, Kavahn Mansouri /government-politics-issues/2022-11-08/eric-schmitt-punches-ticket-to-u-s-senate-with-victory-over-trudy-busch-valentine Republican Eric Schmitt topped Democrat Trudy Busch Valentine in a contest that lacked the suspense of previous Senate elections. Wed, 09 Nov 2022 03:20:08 GMT /government-politics-issues/2022-11-08/eric-schmitt-punches-ticket-to-u-s-senate-with-victory-over-trudy-busch-valentine Jason Rosenbaum /2022-11-08/live-illinois-election-results-2022-senate-and-congressional-races-statewide-amendments Illinois' top contests include a gubernatorial race between Democrat JB Pritzker and Republican Darren Bailey, races for U.S. Senate and Congress, and Amendment 1: The right to collective bargaining. Wed, 09 Nov 2022 01:09:07 GMT /2022-11-08/live-illinois-election-results-2022-senate-and-congressional-races-statewide-amendments Brian Heffernan /2022-11-08/live-missouri-election-results-2022-senate-and-congressional-races-statewide-amendments Missouri's top contests include a Senate race between Republican Eric Schmitt and Democrat Trudy Busch Valentine, a recreational marijuana measure and other ballot initiatives. Wed, 09 Nov 2022 01:00:00 GMT /2022-11-08/live-missouri-election-results-2022-senate-and-congressional-races-statewide-amendments Brian Heffernan