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Gore1FL

(21,997 posts)
Tue Oct 22, 2024, 09:17 AM Oct 22

Are there any useful voting guides for the ballot measures and judges?

Some are obvious choices. Other's I would like expert opinions on.

I went to the League of Women's Voters and NAACP for recommendations, but found nothing useful ( ie, we support "Yes," we support "No" ).

I was planning on voting today, but I don't want to misunderstand a measure, nor do I want to retain right-wing judges.

Any help/links/whatever would be appreciated.

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Are there any useful voting guides for the ballot measures and judges? (Original Post) Gore1FL Oct 22 OP
I Google judges, school board candidates and others that I'm unfamiliar with. Deuxcents Oct 22 #1
I know you already went to LWV, but this page seems pretty helpful: TwilightZone Oct 22 #2
It amazes me how unsearchable some of this stuff is. Gore1FL Oct 22 #6
Here's an MO Democratic Voting Guide. TwilightZone Oct 22 #7
I did get that one, but it never popped up the Saint Louis stuff. Gore1FL Oct 22 #8
Sure, no problem. TwilightZone Oct 22 #9
Your local Democratic Party will have a sample ballot mtngirl47 Oct 22 #3
Perhaps this will help--- lastlib Oct 22 #4
Judges wildflowergardener Oct 22 #5
I sent the following to my mom. chowder66 Oct 26 #10

Deuxcents

(20,161 posts)
1. I Google judges, school board candidates and others that I'm unfamiliar with.
Tue Oct 22, 2024, 09:22 AM
Oct 22

I get their history, what associations they are members of and other bio information. It helps me and maybe it can give you some insight for you. 🗳️

TwilightZone

(28,834 posts)
2. I know you already went to LWV, but this page seems pretty helpful:
Tue Oct 22, 2024, 09:35 AM
Oct 22
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lOp1yIUlzAqYzyrS9KO1L2IFbeGsW0Cx/view

It doesn't provide explicit yes/no recommendations, but that's not usually what the LWV does. They explain the measures, provide some context, and provide pros and cons for each measure.

Gore1FL

(21,997 posts)
6. It amazes me how unsearchable some of this stuff is.
Tue Oct 22, 2024, 02:13 PM
Oct 22

It doesn't help that there is a MO prop A and a STL County Prop A, and sever STL City propositions that simply confuse Google.

I feel like an informed voter, but I understand why uninformed voters have such a difficult time finding resources.

TwilightZone

(28,834 posts)
7. Here's an MO Democratic Voting Guide.
Tue Oct 22, 2024, 02:22 PM
Oct 22

It seems to have a bit more on the candidates and issues and some endorsements from organizations listed for the candidates, amendments, etc.

https://bluevoterguide.org/state/missouri

It's just statewide, but it says you can enter your address for local info.

Gore1FL

(21,997 posts)
8. I did get that one, but it never popped up the Saint Louis stuff.
Tue Oct 22, 2024, 05:44 PM
Oct 22

I appreciate all of the help!

TwilightZone

(28,834 posts)
9. Sure, no problem.
Tue Oct 22, 2024, 05:45 PM
Oct 22

You got me curious, so I dug around a little. haha

Vote411.org (a League of Women Voters site) used to be really good about local stuff, but it hardly seems to have anything anymore.

mtngirl47

(1,106 posts)
3. Your local Democratic Party will have a sample ballot
Tue Oct 22, 2024, 09:41 AM
Oct 22

With their recommendations for non-partisan positions and ballot measures.

lastlib

(24,988 posts)
4. Perhaps this will help---
Tue Oct 22, 2024, 11:30 AM
Oct 22

from Missouri Democratic Party's website:

https://www.missouridemocrats.org/reproductive-rights-ballot

Scroll down a ways for the Dem. party's stance on statewide ballot issues.

Hope this helps!

wildflowergardener

(994 posts)
5. Judges
Tue Oct 22, 2024, 12:53 PM
Oct 22

Found on facebook

Remember these names. Write them down. These two Missouri Supreme Court Justices will be on the ballot for retention.

KELLY BRONIEC
GINGER GOOCH

Both voted to block Amendment 3 from the ballot.

Vote No to retain them.
Get them out of here.

chowder66

(9,891 posts)
10. I sent the following to my mom.
Sat Oct 26, 2024, 03:59 PM
Oct 26

Put your address in and it will generate what is on your ballot and show endorsements. They do not have any for judges.
https://bluevoterguide.org/edit-ballot?bvgbid=20f4911d76724237f1775fada66124cfc0&forElection=0

As for judges I saw that people are saying to vote no on retaining seats for judges appointed by Parsons which can be found on ballotpedia.
Just put in their names to see who appointed them.

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