KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Voters on both sides of the state line are headed to the polls today. Polls opened at 6 a.m. in Missouri. One of the biggest issues on the ballot on the Missouri side is in Independence.

Voters in Kansas and Missouri can expect a dry, warm, and windy day as they head to the polls for local and special elections on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures are expected to climb into the mid-70s under sunny skies — well above the metro’s average temperature of 59 degrees, which is typical for early November.

"What really makes a difference in their day-to-day life are the folks they are electing during their municipal and school board elections," Gov. Laura Kelly said.

On Nov. 4, voters around Kansas City will decide a number of critical local issues in their communities, including multiple mayoral races, whether to "abandon" Prairie Village's form of government, if Independence can keep its four-day school week,

Check here for the latest Election Results. Voters can check here to see the status of their voter registration. Kansans will need to provide photo identification when casting a vote on Tuesday. Acceptable forms of photo identification include:

Voters are headed to the polls in Kansas and Missouri Tuesday morning for a slew of local elections. In Missouri, Jackson County voters will decide if the Jackson County Assessor's position should be an elected position.

Ahead of election season, a Manhattan, Kansas-based nonprofit was created to connect voters to candidates before going to the polls.

The Kansas Republican primary for governor in 2026 has some big-name candidates, but a new poll shows most people don't recognize their names.

In a forum, some Republican candidates for governor — particularly Scott Schwab and Ty Masterson — voiced support for changing Kansas school funding.