Missouri governor’s tax plan draws skepticism in crowded state Senate GOP primary

By: Steph Quinn

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: July 9, 2026

Words: 2,104

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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The outcome of a crowded Republican primary for Missouri’s 6th Senate District could turn on the plan to eliminate the state income tax — and how much voters trust lawmakers to overhaul the tax code.

Appearing on the ballot as Amendment 5, the top priority of Gov. Mike Kehoe would give lawmakers five years to impose sales taxes on transactions not currently taxed and raise existing sales tax rates, with the revenue produced used …

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