ST. LOUIS — The general election is Nov. 5, and people in the St. Louis area are set to vote in Missouri or Illinois.
It’s a presidential election year, with Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump making the case to voters for the White House.
Key races on the ballot in Missouri include an amendment that would restore abortion rights to the Missouri constitution, the U.S. Senate race, U.S. House races, the governor’s race and other statewide offices.
Illinois voters will consider U.S. House of Representatives candidates, such as in Illinois’ 12th Congressional District and the 13th Congressional District.
Election night coverage will start at 6 p.m. on 5+, KSDK.com and YouTube. 5+ is an app for your TV, available on Roku and Fire TV.
About this voter guide
5 On Your Side features the key races that affect people in our coverage area. That includes counties in Missouri and Illinois that surround the St. Louis metropolitan area.
Candidates are listed in alphabetical order unless otherwise noted.
Uncontested races are not featured.
Our team contacted every campaign in the key races, offering candidates an opportunity to be interviewed on “The Record with Mark Maxwell.” We have attached interviews with the candidates who agreed.
How to get election results
After polls close, turn to 5 On Your Side for the latest election results. There are so many ways to watch.
Between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m., watch 5+ or the KSDK YouTube page for a live election results show with Mark Maxwell. The new 5+ app is in the Roku and Fire TV stores. Download it for 24/7 programs, the latest weather or replay previous newscasts.
For 5 On Your Side at 10 p.m., tune your rabbit ears to 5.0, find 5 On Your Side with your cable service, watch on your Roku or Fire TV with the 5+ app or watch on your phone or computer.
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