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Missouri counties suffered ballot shortages amid high primary turnout

Election officials said 58 of 103 polling places ran short, with turnout rising 49.5% in the Democratic primary.

When Kelli Knapp went to vote during the Aug. 4 primary, she was surprised to find a long line of people waiting outside Hawthorn Hill Elementary School in Lee’s Summit. Her husband, who was ahead of her in line, texted…

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Leader Publications broke the news on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
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