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id: f7646d95b8
section: elections
first_reported: 2026-11-06 16:19 CST
updated: 2026-11-06 16:30 CST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Independence to sue election board over council special election

The city of Independence will sue the Jackson County Election Board after it declined to hold a special primary on Feb. 2, 2027, to fill a council vacancy.

Section: [Elections](/kansas-city/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Jackson County Election Board](/kansas-city/wiki/jackson-county-election-board.md)

## Coverage

- [KCTV5 (CBS)](https://www.kctv5.com/2026/11/06/independence-pursue-legal-action-over-special-primary-election/), 2026-11-06 16:19 CST: Independence to pursue legal action over special primary election tied to recalled councilmember
- [FOX4 WDAF](https://fox4kc.com/news/city-of-independence-to-sue-jackson-county-election-board-to-fill-city-council-vacancy/), 2026-11-06 16:30 CST: City of Independence to sue Jackson County Election Board to fill city council vacancy

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