Missouri ballot measure campaigns dominate fundraising, ad spending for primary

By: Rudi Keller

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: July 16, 2026

Words: 1,297

Last Updated: 4 days, 23 hours ago

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Ballot measure fights are consuming the big money in Missouri elections this summer, with more than $27 million raised for proposals on the Aug. 4 ballot, according to reports filed this week with state and federal authorities.

There’s no hotly contested statewide candidate race on the primary election ballot, but there are four constitutional amendments, with two drawing by far the most attention and money.

There are three competitive congressional primaries and contests in …

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