Missouri counties suffered ballot shortages amid high primary turnout

By: Ryleigh Hindle

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: September 8, 2026

Words: 1,825

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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When Kelli Knapp went to vote during the Aug. 4 primary, she was surprised to find a long line of people waiting outside Hawthorn Hill Elementary School in Lee’s Summit.

Her husband, who was ahead of her in line, texted her after about 20 minutes of waiting that the poll workers had run out of preprinted Democratic ballots. Once Knapp got to the front, they were out of nonpartisan ballots as well.

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