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Dorri Partain
Managing Editor
During the Nov. 5 General Election, Kansas City voters braved long lines to cast their ballots for President and Vice-President, a slew of Missouri state offices and amendments, seats on the Missouri General Assembly and select county offices.
The Kansas City Board of Election Commissioners (KCEB) tabulated 66,690 votes within its jurisdiction. Kansas City voter turnout was recorded at 28.81% of 231,513 registered voters.
The following unofficial results were posted at 8:56 p.m:
In the race to represent Historic Northeast in the Missouri House of Representatives include District 19 candidates Wick Thomas (Democrat) and Karen Spalding (Republican) — both previous candidates for this seat. Thomas took the lead with 4,061 votes (72.17%), while Spalding received 1,539 votes (27.35%).
Missouri House District 23 is currently represented by Michael Johnson (Democrat), elected in 2020 and 2022. Johnson is seeking re-election and facing Republican opponent, Daniel P. Contreras. Johnson will return to office with 3,903 votes (83.36%) to Contreras 762 votes (16.28%).
Missouri State Senate candidates in District 11 are Republican Joe Nicola in his first campaign for public office, and Democrat, Robert Sauls — a current member of the Missouri House of Representatives, District 21. Sauls will continue with 1,118 votes (66.79%) over Nicola with 550 votes (32.86%).
Candidates for Missouri State Senate District 7 are Republican Joey LaSalle in his first bid for public office and Democrat, Patty Lewis. Since 2021, Lewis has served as District 25 representative in the Missouri House. Lewis garnered 24,498 votes (72.18%) over LaSalle with 9,311 votes (27.61%).
In Missouri State Senate District 9, the candidates are Republican Derron Black, who has previously vied for public office unsuccessfully and Democrat Barbara Washington — currently serving as senator for this district as well as previously serving in the Missouri House. Washington will continue with 22, 857 votes (79.39%) over Black with 5,840 votes (20.28%)
Voters across Jackson County selected a new Prosecuting Attorney from candidates Melesa Johnson (Democrat) and Tracey Chappell (Republican). Johnson received 45,739 votes (71.54%) over Chappell with 18,055 votes (28.24%).
Current Jackson County Sheriff Darryl Forte (Democrat) ran unopposed and was re-elected with 54,869 votes (97.01%).
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