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Gavin Bena 🗳
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your friendly local elections nerd & missouri young democrats representative for MO-02

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November 16, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Or in plain english, a Yes vote means no net change in taxes, a No vote means they go down.

Not exactly controversial and admittedly quite boring, which is likely why turnout was only 13.9%, but nevertheless good to see a win here.
November 5, 2025 at 7:06 AM
of course, disappointed it failed but happy it was quite close
November 5, 2025 at 5:01 AM
- in an area with many competitive districts-whether that's because of many Trump voters agreeing that public schools need more support, or because of disproportionately high Democratic turnout in an off-year election.
November 5, 2025 at 4:29 AM
It's worth pointing out, however, that the Rockwood School District boundaries voted 55.5% for Trump and 42.8% for Harris in the 2024 Presidential election. With most Republicans opposed and most Democrats in favor, it's notable that Yes on Prop S outperformed Harris by ~6% -
November 5, 2025 at 4:29 AM
According to proponents, the area isn't specifically designated by ordinance as a "park" so the section of the city charter doesn't apply

But opponents argue the city charter doesn't specifically *require* that the park be designated as such by city ordinance to be applicable
November 1, 2025 at 4:14 AM
CD12, North KC, Liberty, and Independence, is oddly difficult because there haven’t been competitive federal elections in the area for ages. Lauren Arthur? John Rizzo? I’m sure many would want it to be Jason Kander.

CD13, a somewhat vulnerable Emanuel Cleaver
October 24, 2025 at 11:50 PM
CD9, Jay Wasson? Runner-up to Burlison in 2022? Feels boring but can’t imagine Mike Moon holding it.

CD10, Alford, CD11, Graves.
October 24, 2025 at 11:50 PM