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The first place to start is the @stlpublicradio Voter Guide. It features short breakdowns of all the major contests and ballot items, along with more in-depth coverage: https://news.stlpublicradio.org/government-politics-issues/2020-10-16/voters-guide-nov-2020">https://news.stlpublicradio.org/governmen...
There& #39;s still time to vote absentee in Missouri, though there is a big difference between absentee ballots with an excuse and mail-in ballots that can be procured for any reason. Here& #39;s more information about the differences between the two systems: https://news.stlpublicradio.org/government-politics-issues/2020-08-20/yes-there-is-a-difference-in-missouri-between-absentee-and-mail-in-voting">https://news.stlpublicradio.org/governmen...
. @_kayladrake and @dkovaluk explained how absentee and mail-in ballots are counted: https://news.stlpublicradio.org/government-politics-issues/2020-10-30/one-ballots-journey-how-absentee-and-mail-in-ballots-are-counted-in-missouri">https://news.stlpublicradio.org/governmen...
Obviously the biggest race on the ballot is the Trump-Biden presidential contest. Trump is expected to win Missouri, but the big question is by how much. It& #39;s also an open question whether a smaller margin of victory hurts GOP candidates: https://news.stlpublicradio.org/politics-issues/2020-07-13/can-a-narrower-trump-win-help-galloway-outflank-parson">https://news.stlpublicradio.org/politics-...
The most consequential downballot race by far is the governor& #39;s contest between @GovParsonMO and @nicolergalloway. You can read and listen to @DriscollNPR& #39;s profile of Parson here: https://news.stlpublicradio.org/government-politics-issues/2020-10-28/parson-touts-his-record-in-bid-for-a-full-term-as-governor">https://news.stlpublicradio.org/governmen...
And you can read a profile of @nicolergalloway that ran earlier this month by clicking here: https://news.stlpublicradio.org/government-politics-issues/2020-10-13/galloway-takes-on-the-challenge-of-bringing-a-red-state-governorship-back-to-democrats">https://news.stlpublicradio.org/governmen...
The other marquee race that& #39;s getting national attention is #MO2, which takes in parts of St. Louis, St. Charles and Jefferson Counties. The STL County part of the district& #39;s backlash against @realDonaldTrump could have big implications in the contest: https://news.stlpublicradio.org/government-politics-issues/2020-10-21/trump-fatigue-could-spur-realignment-in-traditionally-republican-parts-of-st-louis-county">https://news.stlpublicradio.org/governmen...
If you want to hear more from @JillSchupp and @AnnLWagner in their own words, listen to both candidates& #39; Politically Speaking episodes. Here is Schupp& #39;s: https://news.stlpublicradio.org/podcast/politically-speaking/2020-09-28/sen-jill-schupp-on-her-high-stakes-race-with-congresswoman-ann-wagner">https://news.stlpublicradio.org/podcast/p...
And here is @AnnLWagner& #39;s Politically Speaking episode: https://news.stlpublicradio.org/podcast/politically-speaking/2020-10-15/congresswoman-ann-wagner-on-her-nationally-watched-bid-for-re-election">https://news.stlpublicradio.org/podcast/p...
There are also four statewide races on the ballot for treasurer, attorney general, secretary of state and lieutenant governor. We did Politically Speaking episodes with all eight candidates. Listen to them here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/politically-speaking/id775890522">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas...
We also did Politically Speaking episodes with candidates for three STL area state Senate seats: SD1 in South County, SD15 in southern and western STL County and SD23 in St. Charles County. Find those episodes here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/politically-speaking/id775890522">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas...
We& #39;ve also written extensively about statewide and local ballot initiatives. That includes Amendment 3, which would repeal and replace the Clean Missouri state legislative redistricting system: https://news.stlpublicradio.org/government-politics-issues/2020-10-15/missouri-voters-will-again-decide-how-their-state-house-and-senate-maps-are-drawn">https://news.stlpublicradio.org/governmen...
. @rlippmann has also written extensively about some of the STL City ballot items like Proposition D, which would make major changes to how some elections are done in the city: https://news.stlpublicradio.org/government-politics-issues/2020-10-23/proposition-d-seeks-to-remake-st-louis-elections">https://news.stlpublicradio.org/governmen...
And @rlippmann also breaks down Proposition 1, which would remove STL City& #39;s residency requirement: https://news.stlpublicradio.org/government-politics-issues/2020-10-21/should-city-employees-have-to-live-in-st-louis-voters-will-decide-nov-3">https://news.stlpublicradio.org/governmen...
If you have are steeped in Illinois Values, @EricDSchmid has a break down of the nationally-watched House race between @RodneyDavis and @BetsyforIL: https://news.stlpublicradio.org/government-politics-issues/2020-10-27/illinois-13th-district-congressional-race-is-nearly-identical-to-2018">https://news.stlpublicradio.org/governmen...
And @DriscollNPR and @EricDSchmid both hosted Politically Speaking episodes with @RodneyDavis and @BetsyforIL that can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/politically-speaking/id775890522">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas...
There are also Politically Speaking episodes with candidates for circuit attorney, STL County Council, STL County executive and proponents and opponents of Amendment 3 that can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/politically-speaking/id775890522">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas...
And be sure to check out @JonathanAhl& #39;s story about how Biden and Trump differ on agriculture policy, a huge issue in rural Missouri: https://news.stlpublicradio.org/government-politics-issues/2020-10-16/trump-and-biden-differ-on-agriculture-policy-but-it-may-not-matter-in-the-election">https://news.stlpublicradio.org/governmen...
And @JonathanAhl also looked into whether Phelps County is becoming more progressive after shifting toward the GOP in recent decades: https://news.stlpublicradio.org/government-politics-issues/2020-10-29/republican-stronghold-of-phelps-county-is-showing-signs-of-progressive-life">https://news.stlpublicradio.org/governmen...
So again, if you& #39;re looking to brush up on what& #39;s on your ballot this weekend, start at @stlpublicradio& #39;s Vote Guide. Read, listen and be informed about the candidates and issues that will impact your life: https://news.stlpublicradio.org/government-politics-issues/2020-10-16/voters-guide-nov-2020">https://news.stlpublicradio.org/governmen...
