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Here are the 10 biggest Kansas City-area state and local races to watch on Election Day

Here are the 10 biggest Kansas City-area state and local races to watch on Election Day

1. Governor

Incumbent Democratic Governor Laura Kelly is facing a challenge from Republican Attorney General Derek Schmidt. The race is expected to be close, and both candidates have been running aggressive campaigns.

2. U.S. Senate

Republican incumbent Sen. Jerry Moran is facing a challenge from Democratic nominee Mark Holland. Moran is a heavy favorite in the race, but Holland has been running a strong campaign and could make the race more competitive than expected.

3. U.S. House of Representatives

There are four competitive U.S. House races in the Kansas City area. In the 3rd District, Democratic incumbent Sharice Davids is facing a challenge from Republican Amanda Adkins. In the 4th District, Republican incumbent Ron Estes is facing a challenge from Democrat Laura Kelly. In the 5th District, Democratic incumbent Emanuel Cleaver is facing a challenge from Republican Van Tran. And in the 6th District, Republican incumbent Sam Graves is facing a challenge from Democrat Patrick Schmidt.

4. Kansas State Senate

There are several competitive Kansas State Senate races in the Kansas City area. In the 10th District, Republican incumbent Mary Pilcher-Cook is facing a challenge from Democrat Ethan Corson. In the 12th District, Republican incumbent Mike Thompson is facing a challenge from Democrat Jo Ella Hoye. And in the 16th District, Republican incumbent Rob Olson is facing a challenge from Democrat Linda Featherston.

5. Kansas State House of Representatives

There are several competitive Kansas State House of Representatives races in the Kansas City area. In the 24th District, Republican incumbent Steve Howe is facing a challenge from Democrat Brandon Woodard. In the 26th District, Republican incumbent Chris Croft is facing a challenge from Democrat Patricia Davies. And in the 72nd District, Republican incumbent John Carmichael is facing a challenge from Democrat Susan Ruiz.

6. Jackson County Executive

Incumbent Democratic Jackson County Executive Frank White is facing a challenge from Republican candidate Randy Dunn. White is a heavy favorite in the race, but Dunn has been running a strong campaign and could make the race more competitive than expected.

7. Jackson County Legislature

There are several competitive Jackson County Legislature races. In the 2nd District, Democratic incumbent Crystal Williams is facing a challenge from Republican candidate John Burnett. In the 4th District, Democratic incumbent Deron Cherry is facing a challenge from Republican candidate Tammy Rhea. And in the 6th District, Democratic incumbent Dan Fowler is facing a challenge from Republican candidate Mark Anthony Jones.

8. Wyandotte County Commission

There are several competitive Wyandotte County Commission races. In the 1st District, Republican incumbent Angela Markley is facing a challenge from Democratic candidate Tom Burroughs. In the 3rd District, Republican incumbent Mike Sykes is facing a challenge from Democratic candidate Jamal Allen. And in the 5th District, Democratic incumbent Harold Johnson is facing a challenge from Republican candidate David Kennison.

9. Kansas City Council

There are two competitive Kansas City Council races. In the 2nd District, incumbent Democratic Councilwoman Teresa Loar is facing a challenge from Republican candidate Eric Bunch. And in the 4th District, incumbent Democratic Councilman Brandon Ellington is facing a challenge from Republican candidate David Wicks.

10. Kansas City School Board

There are two competitive Kansas City School Board races. In the 2nd District, incumbent Democratic board member Nate Hogan is facing a challenge from Republican candidate Greg Meredith. And in the 4th District, incumbent Democratic board member Diyonne McGraw is facing a challenge from Republican candidate Peggy Keating.