Missouri Amendment 8 would put sheriff elections in the state constitution

Podcast: Kansas City Today · KCUR Studios

Opublikowano: 2026-10-23

Every four years, most Missouri counties elect a sheriff to lead law enforcement efforts. That process is outlined in state statute, but if voters approve Amendment 8 at the polls on Nov. 3, the election of sheriffs will also be required in the state constitution. Plus, 30 years ago, roadrunners were spotted in only 28 counties in Kansas, or about a fourth of the state. But a changing climate has pushed the birds north to new territory. The Amendment 8 question has largely flown under the radar for political organizers. KCUR's senior news analyst, Brian Ellison, helped outline the specifics of the...