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Ballot Shortages Rock August Primary | Wichita News
Ballot shortages during Missouri’s August 4 primary left voters stranded in long lines, with some forced to use electronic machines or walk away without voting—especially at Hawthorn Hill Elementary and across Jackson County. Election officials blame the state’s open primary system and unexpectedly high turnout for Democratic and nonpartisan ballots. Voters like Kelli Knapp and Van Wiley Jr. voiced frustration, highlighting how such glitches erode public trust. Officials vow to fix these issues ahead of November, pledging better planning to ensure every voter can cast their ballot without…
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