Readers sent in questions on Amendment 3. We have answers on fetal personhood, parental approval for abortions, gender-affirming health care and more.

Missourians will vote Nov. 5 on Amendment 3, which would enshrine abortion-rights protections in the state constitution.

Amendment 7, placed on the Nov. 5 ballots by the Missouri legislature, would alter the state constitution to effectively ban ranked-choice voting, although that's not what has sparked most discussion of the measure.

With less than a month until election day, those vying for a seat in the Missouri House of Representatives want voters to know where they stand on a variety of issues.

In some ways, the position of lieutenant governor can be thought of similarly to the vice president. Upon death, conviction, impeachment, failure to qualify, resignation or other disabilities, the powers and duties of the governor transfer to the lieutenant governor.

The Missouri Sheriffs' Retirement System last month made a $30,000 investment, hoping for a big return if voters approve a ballot measure imposing a $3 fee on court cases to fund the system's pensions.

Appearing on the ballot as Amendment 6 in the November election will be a question regarding court case fees that would support law enforcement salaries and benefits. The question of the ballot will be posed as "Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to preserve funding of law enforcement personnel for the administration of justice?

The Missouri House of Representatives District 131 covers the north and west part of Greene County, including towns like Willard, Ash Grove and Walnut Grove. Two years ago, the race was unopposed; this year the incumbent will face a challenger.

A former Marine is mounting a challenge against a first-term incumbent who has made a national name for himself in Missouri's senate race. The race pits Republican Josh Hawley against Democrat Lucas Kunce.

Chief’s kicker Harrison Butker will spend part of his bye week campaigning with Republican Sen. Josh Hawley throughout Missouri.

Two candidates are vying to represent east Greene County in the Missouri House on the Nov. 5 ballot. Darin Chappell, the Republican incumbent, will face Bryce Lockwood, the Democratic challenger for District 137.