Missouri groups release voter guide ahead of Nov. 3 election

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch and the League of Women Voters of Metro St. Louis have released a Voters Guide for the November 3 general election in Missouri. The publication covers key state and local races alongside specific ballot measures.

State Representative Mark Matthiesen of O'Fallon confirmed his intent to seek reelection in November. He made the announcement this weekend despite his family relocating to Thailand. Matthiesen stated he remains committed to serving his district.

The Fairness Project, a nonprofit based in Washington D.C., has invested more than $13 million in Missouri campaigns since 2017. Every campaign supported by the group that reached voters in the state has won an election. The organization is now making its largest financial commitment to Missouri yet. In 2024, the group contributed more than $4.5 million to a citizen-led ballot initiative.

State Sen. Nick Schroer reacted quickly to the Missouri Supreme Court’s recent ruling on congressional maps. The court unanimously rejected the use of a gerrymandered map drawn by Republicans last year. Minutes after the decision, Schroer posted "8-0 2027" on social media, signaling a push for a new map.

Two candidates in the state, Melanie Stinnett and Betsy Fogle, share professional backgrounds in healthcare. Both entered politics after careers assisting Missourians with the healthcare system. They have prioritized improving service access for people with disabilities. This year, both worked to restore proposed cuts to funding.