Missouri Republicans make gains, build veto-proof majority
Republicans won a veto-proof supermajority in the Missouri House on Tuesday, picking up at least four seats and shrinking Democratic power in the state legislature to an historic low.
Jim Aziere
In many area Missouri municipal races, experience wins
East of the state line, voters chose mayors and other officeholders to lead suburban cities. In many cases, candidates with experience prevailed.
Hopefuls seek to revitalize Raytown
Springtime has generated a lot of political activity in Raytown, where voters will choose a mayor and five aldermen.
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