Republicans lose long-held supermajorities in Kansas, Missouri as Democrats gain legislative seats

‘We’ve got to listen’: Missouri Republicans confront fallout from historic election losses

After losing 16 Missouri House seats Tuesday in their worst election since Watergate, Republicans are questioning whether their own legislative agenda helped drive voters away. Some blamed national political headwinds and low Republican turnout. Others pointed directly to a string of unpopular proposals pursued by their own party. “We need to focus on the business […]

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Republicans lose long-held supermajorities in Kansas, Missouri as Democrats gain legislative seats

Republicans lose legislative supermajorities in Kansas and Missouri as Democrats gain seats, reshaping veto power and the balance of power in both states.