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Missouri Election Poll: economy, abortion, police funding

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KOAM is partnering with Gray TV in Missouri for a series of polls on a variety of topics ahead of the primary elections. The partnership gives KOAM the rights to exclusively share the poll results with viewers in our local 4-State market.

Today, July 30, 2022, the poll asks several questions related to the following topics:

  • Economy
  • Abortion
  • Marijuana and Police Funding

You can find a summary and full results of the SurveyUSA Election poll below.

>>Related > Find election resources for the 4-States at KOAMNewsNow.com/elections

>>Find other Missouri election polls here

About the Poll: SurveyUSA interviewed 2,400 Missouri adults online 07/24/22 through 07/27/22, using sample provided by Lucid Holdings LLC of New Orleans. The pool of adult survey respondents was weighted to US Census targets for gender, age, race, education, and home ownership.

Economy

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Missouri Election Poll – economy

Abortion

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Missouri Election Poll – abortion

Marijuana and Police Funding

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Missouri Election Poll – marijuna and police funding

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Voters, candidates invited to annual Republican watermelon feed

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NEOSHO, Mo. – Voters are invited to meet Missouri Republican candidates this evening at Big Spring Park in Neosho.

The Republican Women of Newton County and the Newton County Republican Central Committee co-host the annual Free Watermelon Feed.

It’s tonight at 6:30 pm.

Candidates

Organizers invited Republican candidates on the August 2nd ballot. Those candidates include:

  • U.S. Senate Candidates
  • MO State Auditor Candidates
  • U.S. Representative in Congress. MO 7th Dist. Candidates
  • MO State Senator 32 Dist.
  • Newton County Presiding Commissioner
  • Newton County Auditor

Each candidate that joins in will get a 3-minute time limit to speak. Organizers say Judge Greg Stremel will serve as the timekeeper.

At the time of the release of the Watermelon Feed event, the following candidates confirmed with organizers they would attend:

  • U.S. Senate Candidates
    • Eric Schmitt
    • Vicky Hartzler
    • Mark McCloskey
    • Dave Schatz
  • MO St. Auditor
    • Scott Fitzpatrick
  • 7th Dist. US Congress
    • Jay Wasson
    • Eric Burlison
    • Sam Alexander
    • Alex Bryant
    • Paul Walker
    • Mike Moon
  • MO St. Senator
    • Jill Carter
    • William (Bill) White
  • Newton County Presiding Commissioner
    • Daniel Swem
    • Kevin Van Story
    • Alan Cook
    • Rick McCully
  • Newton County Auditor
    • Ian Liss
    • Raleigh Ritter
    • Matt Major

Free Event

Republican voters are invited to attend the event. They are serving ice cold watermelon and bottled water for free.

Organizers say bring your lawn chairs, appetite, friends and neighbors.

The primary election is on August 2nd.

You can find election resources at KOAMNewsNow.com/elections, or download the KOAM News App for free.

If it rains, organizers will move the Watermelon Feed to the Lampo Building at 500 East Spring St. Neosho, MO 64850 at 6:30 P.M.

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Demonstrators take corners in Pittsburg on abortion laws

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PITTSBURG, Kan. – Demonstrators met on the corners of 4th and Broadway Street to voice their opinions on the “Value Them Both” amendment. 

Today, the two groups separated on adjacent corners in hopes for peaceful demonstrations.  The SEK Freedom group first announced the pro-life demonstration on Facebook, which sparked interest from pro-choice demonstrators who showed up with signs about reproductive health.  

Chelsi Curtis organized the pro-choice counter protest in hopes to be the voice of reason for the other side.  “Don’t strictly go to the bible, even though the bible does have some things to say about abortion.” 

The religious argument on both sides is a common discussion in the overturning of Roe versus Wade.  “I would say really it’s not even necessarily a religious issue, it’s a human issue,” Father Jerome Spexarth said. “The fact of us supporting the idea of taking an innocent human life within the womb really goes beyond even religion.”

Both sides were able to peacefully protest as they planned.  Early voting on the “Value Them Both” amendment is already underway.  For more information on voting in Kansas, click here.

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Joplin City Hall begins construction on ADA-accessible ramp

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JOPLIN, Mo. – City Hall in Joplin today announced its development of a new ADA-accessible ramp on the west side of the building.

During the next six weeks, construction crews will work to complete the new ramp.

Officials say the west entrance will be closed during this time and occupants must use the North and East doors.

For more information, click here.

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Local doctor refuses vasectomy operation due to religious freedoms

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NEVADA, Mo. – The recent SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade has seen an increased number of men seeking vasectomies.

According to the State of Missouri, health care providers have the right to choose whether or not they provide certain services due to religious freedoms.

Just this week, a Missouri man encountered that situation.

“He asked if I had any children. I told him, no, but I also didn’t want any children. He then said that he wouldn’t perform the vasectomy on principle because he’s a devout Catholic and that it’s his personal belief that everyone needs to provide at least two children to the church. And so he wouldn’t perform the vasectomy on anyone that didn’t already have two children,” said Chris Hogan.

Hogan says the reason he wants a vasectomy is his partner has complications giving birth.

“She has health issues that would make it hard for her to become pregnant. But if she did become pregnant, would most likely end in miscarriage or complications. And so with all the new laws going into effect, we discussed it and it was just going to be simpler for me to get the vasectomy and just avoid all that altogether,” Hogan continued.

The doctor Hogan visited is listed with Mercy Health System. Mercy does not provide vasectomies and states that it’s not a change since the Roe v. Wade decision. Mercy provided the following statement to KOAM Reporter Jaylon Banks:

“As a Catholic health care system, Mercy abides by the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services. With the Supreme Court ruling on Roe v. Wade, we will continue to provide excellent care consistent with the Directives.”

Check out FOX 14 News at 6:00 p.m. for the whole story.

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Local organization helps residents register to vote in Pittsburg

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PITTSBURG, Kan. – An organization in Pittsburg is making sure locals are registered to vote ahead of next month’s elections.

The Women’s Alliance for Voter Education today helped some customers register at Root Coffeehouse.

“There’s a lot of peer-to-peer registration, I’m saying, especially in this election, friends are telling friends to vote, you know and this is why I am passionate about it because we are into just educating and helping everybody,” said Marcia of the Women’s Alliance for Voter Education.

Today is the last day to register to vote in Kansas. Voters in Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma will head to the polls on August 2nd.

To learn more, click here.

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Governor honors staff and veterans at Mt. Vernon Veterans Home

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MT. VERNON, Mo. – Governor Mike Parson visits a veteran’s home in Mt. Vernon today, giving out two awards and discussing capital investments.

Governor Parson continued his months-long tour today across Missouri. He’s been talking about his 2022 Legislative Wins, promoting existing opportunities for residents and learning about where state government can do better.

This week, according to his office, Parson has been focusing on Public Safety and Veterans.

Today, Thursday, July 7, Governor Parson arrived at the Mt. Vernon Veterans Home. He recognized employees and honored veterans.

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Voter registration deadlines approach in the 4-States

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JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) – Voter registration deadlines approach within the next week for 4-State residents.

Tomorrow, July 6, is the deadline to register to vote in the upcoming August 2 Missouri primaries.

According to the Missouri secretary of state’s website, voter registration forms must be postmarked by the fourth Wednesday before the election. You can also register to vote online at GoVoteMissouri.com.

Primary races on the ballot include U.S. Senator, state auditor, state senate, state representative and circuit judges.

More Deadlines to Register to Vote:

  • Kansas – register by July 12 for the August 2 election
    • In-Person: 21 days before Election Day.
    • By Mail: Postmarked 21 days before Election Day.
    • Online: 21 days before Election Day.
  • Oklahoma – register by July 8 for the August 2 election
    • In-Person: 25 days before Election Day.
    • By Mail: Postmarked 25 days before Election Day.
  • Arkansas – register by July 10 for the August 9 election
    • In-Person: 30 days before Election Day. If this falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, then on the next day which is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday.
    • By Mail: Postmarked 30 days before Election Day. If this falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, then on the next day which is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday.

You can find out more about what’s on the ballot on the KOAM Elections page.

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Protesters in Joplin gather to show their opposition to the recent SCOTUS Roe V. Wade decision

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JOPLIN, Mo. – Some protesters hit the streets today in Joplin to express their opposition to last week’s SCOTUS decision to overturn Roe V. Wade.

This gathering is one of many in the 4-State’s area in recent days.

“I’m out here because I’m in a fight for women’s rights,” said Protester Eliie Wolsey. “I believe that the Supreme Court has taken actions against women and we need to fight using our first amendment right, we have the right to do so. ”

Protesters met at Hill Park and marched to Rangeline.

Catch KOAM and FOX 14 tonight for the whole story.

 

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2022 Oklahoma Primaries are underway as residents hit the polls in Miami

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MIAMI, Okla. – Oklahoma residents today hit the polls to decide on candidates in the first state-wide election since 2020.

In Miami, more than 10 polling places are available for residents to cast their ballots. Officials say the polls close at 7:00 p.m.

“The primaries are important because you have to have the best way to sniff out the best candidate for each party to the general election,” said Poll Worker Kay Bonan- Harvey. “So not only we’ll have an election today, in all likelihood, we’ll have a runoff for the senate seat.”

Check out the KOAM elections page for live updates.

 

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