Local Elections Shape Governance, School, College Funding Nov 4

On November 4, various local elections across different states will take place, including school board and state Senate seats in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, and city and school leadership positions in Allamakee County, Iowa. In Tallahatchie County, voters will decide on a special state Senate election for District 24, along with school board seats in East and West Tallahatchie districts. Arizona's Coconino County will hold a special election to approve a $100 million bond for community college construction projects, which would increase property taxes slightly. Homestead, Florida, will elect two city council members and a vice mayor, with several referendums on city operations also on the ballot, amid historically low voter turnout. Kansas local elections include contested city council races and mayoral elections in Overland Park, Prairie Village, and Kansas City, Kansas, with key issues focusing on government structure, development, safety, and funding for municipal projects. These elections highlight important local governance decisions affecting education, infrastructure, and community development across multiple regions.