LeVota Indicted in 2026 Race Scandal | Kansas City News

Kansas City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 7, 2026 · 1m

Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota is under federal indictment on five counts, including bribery and honest services fraud, tied to alleged payments to sway the 2026 race for county executive. At 61, he insists he’s innocent and vows to finish his term—five months away. The case stems from conversations about his potential run, allegedly involving illegal deals. While the county legislature can block his appointments, they can’t remove him directly. Appointed interim exec last fall after a recall, LeVota now faces political fire as candidates gear up for the next election. The Democratic…