Elections

Follow along as Vice President Kamala Harris faces off against former President Donald Trump in the November election and voters across the country determine contests in the U.S. Senate and House.

St. Louis Public Radio and NPR rely on the Associated Press to declare winners in elections. Here’s how the news agency makes those calls and what to expect on election night.

Students at Forsyth School in St. Louis learned about how elections work by holding an election of their own for their school mascot — Freddie the Falcon.

Voters could render a verdict on how Missouri Republicans have governed over the past eight years.

The nonbinding advisory referendums, which include Madison County, are seen by advocates as a way to quantify discontent with the direction of Illinois’ state government. Critics say actually forming a new state is far-fetched.

The Midwest Newsroom analyzed the funders behind high-profile proposed ballot measures and the amount they’re spending. Abortion and sports betting campaigns are the leading targets for out-of-state money.

Hawley and Kunce are running what many consider the most competitive Missouri statewide contest on Tuesday’s ballot.

While Missouri’s 2nd Congressional District is GOP-leaning thanks to Franklin and Warren counties, the St. Louis County portion is shifting leftward.

Election officials in St. Charles County are putting more resources toward early voting, as turnout has doubled between two locations since 2020.

The proposed constitutional amendment would legalize abortion up to fetal viability — generally considered 24 weeks.