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Get ready for a sticker. The 2022 midterm general election is upon us. Voting takes place on Tues., Nov. 8, and we can’t wait to color in some bubbles. Here’s how to get involved and what you’ll be voting on.

Are you registered?

First things first, make sure you’re eligible and registered to vote. Here are tools for Missouri and Kansas, where you can check status + polling place.

When and how to vote

Missouri: On Election Day, 6 a.m.-7 p.m.

Kansas: On Election Day, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

You’ll be required to show either a photo ID or documentation that verifies your current address. Here are resources for what counts in Missouri and Kansas.

What are we voting on?

(D: Democrat, R: Republican, L: Libertarian, I: Independent)

Missouri

US Senate | Valentine (D), Schmitt (R), Venable (C), Dine (L)
US House | Check your district
State Auditor | Green (D), Fitzpatrick (R), Hartwig (L)
State Senate | Check your district
State House of Representatives | Check your district
Jackson County Legislature | Executive + districts
Missouri ballot measures | State investing, recreational marijuana, mandatory police spending, national guard + state constitutional convention

Kansas

Governor | Kelly (D), Schmidt (R), Pyle (I), Cordell (L)
US Senate | Holland (D), Moran (R), Graham (L)
US House | Check your district
Secretary of State | Repass (D), Schwab (R), Lang (L)
Attorney General | Mann (D), Kobach (R)
State Treasurer | Rogers (D), Johnson (R), Roberts (L)
Kansas Insurance Commissioner | Corkran (D), Schmidt (R)
State House of Representatives | Check your district
Johnson County Board of County Commissioners | Kelly, O'hara
Kansas ballot measures | Legislative power over executive agencies, required sheriff elections

Metro residents will also be asked about retaining judges relevant to their location.

Finally, KCMO residents will also vote yes or no on generating $175 million for parks, fountains, pools, the convention center, and affordable housing. Here's how that would work.