Amendment 8 passes
Missouri voters approve amendment regarding county sheriffs.
Missouri Amendment 8 has passed, with 51% of voters in favor. The amendment enshrines the election of county sheriffs in the state constitution and names the sheriff as chief law enforcement officer. It also shifts removal proceedings to the attorney general. Buchanan County voted in favor of the amendment with 56.84% of the vote. For more information, visit KQ2.
This brief was prepared by St. Joseph News from information published by KQ2.