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The Missouri Plan (originally the Missouri Nonpartisan Court Plan, also known as the merit plan, or some variation) is a method for the selection of judges. It originated in Missouri in 1940 and has been adopted by many states of the United States. Similar methods are used in some other countries.
Elections in Missouri are held to fill various local, state and federal seats. Special elections may be held to fill vacancies at other points in time. In a 2020 study, Missouri was ranked as the 3rd hardest state for citizens to vote in, based on registration and identification requirements, and convenience provisions.
From abortion to casino boats, Missouri voters have a packed ballot in November’s election. We break it all down: which issue is which, what your vote means and why these decisions are so divisive.
The nonpartisan primary is held using first past the post, with voters allowed one vote, and the four candidates with the most votes advancing to the general. The general election ballot allows candidates to be ranked, using Instant-runoff voting elimination to identify a majority winner. The first top-four primary election occurred on August ...
The St. Louis County ballot holds 24 judges up for re-election. This includes in circuit courts, the Eastern District Court of Appeals, and the Missouri Supreme Court. Click here for details on ...
The ballot marking device is one of the best kept secrets of our election system, and as a leader in the National Federation of the Blind, I want to shout it to the world that no one should ...
State and Judicial Campaign Contribution Limits Initiative. Would establish various limits on political campaign contributions. Later partially ruled unconstitutional in federal court. Passed [11] 1,894,870 (69.95%) 814,016 (30.05%) Amendment 3 60 Cent Cigarette Tax Amendment. Would increase taxes on cigarettes by 60 cents per pack by 2020 ...
“The Missouri Supreme Court’s decision to allow Amendment 3 to remain on the November ballot is a failure to protect voters by not upholding state laws that ensure voters are fully informed ...