Can Democrats break an 80-year losing streak in Springfield?

By Jason Hancock | Editor-in-Chief

Good morning,

For more than 80 years, Springfield has been a dead end for Democrats hoping to win a Missouri Senate seat. This year, they're making a serious run at changing that.

Republican Melanie Stinnett and Democrat Betsy Fogle have raised nearly identical amounts of money, and both bring substantial healthcare experience to the race. But the bigger question is whether the political environment has shifted enough to make Springfield competitive.

Steph Quinn takes a closer look at the candidates and the stakes.

by Steph Quinn

Democrats hope to flip a Springfield Senate seat for the first time in more than 80 years as two state representatives vie to replace Republican Lincoln Hough.

by Jonathan Shorman

While much of the fight centers on the future of sports betting, a growing number of state officials fear the sites are opening the door to a new era of gambling on elections.

by Molly Brown

The growing attention being given to Missouri’s child welfare system offers a critical opportunity to address not only the challenges with the system.

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