Deep Background

Kansas City voters will take steps to choose a new mayor and council members in the city’s primary election on April 2. City Hall reporter Allison Kite and editorial board member Melinda Henneberger are here to talk about the candidates you'll see on the ballot. Dave Helling and Leah Becerra co-host. For further reading: The Star's election guide: Where to go, what to bring and what’s on the ballot - https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/election/article228379529.html Justus leads Kansas City mayoral field, but poll shows race is still ‘wide open’ - https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/election/article227983864.html 12 candidates vie for 7 seats on KC school board, but many won’t be on the ballot - https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article227421729.html ‘It’s about getting ready to learn’: What to know about Sly James’ pre-K proposal - https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article228304534.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices