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Kelly Thompson

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Kelly Thompson @votekellythompson.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
With less than one week until Election Day, I know there's a lot on everyone's minds, including Amendment 4 and 5. Do you have any questions for me?
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Kelly Thompson @votekellythompson.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Early voting has started here in Jackson County! Run, don't walk to the polls today!
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Kelly Thompson @votekellythompson.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
When I was door knocking this weekend, I heard people's concerns about Amendment 5, and I can not stress this enough: make a plan to vote in August.
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Kelly Thompson @votekellythompson.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
So, who's seen the new Toy Story movie? I'd love to hear your thoughts!
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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 11/07/2026
The union difference isn’t just about better pay, stronger health care and a stronger voice on the job — it means you can bargain for life-changing benefits that give you some real breathing room. Union contracts change lives!
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Kelly Thompson @votekellythompson.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
I've posted videos talking about Amendment 4 and 5, and if you haven't seen them, definitely check out my Instagram! I'm happy to answer any questions that you have.
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Kelly Thompson @votekellythompson.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Over the weekend, I spent some time knocking on doors, and the gift of running for office is that I get to meet neighbors and really listen to their concerns. What are some of the issues you think they mentioned?
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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 07/07/2026
This economy only works for billionaires and a certain trillionaire, not the working people who make our country run. It’s time to balance the scales. A union contract is how we start to fight back. Organize, mobilize, and get your fair share.
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Form a Union | AFL-CIO
Form a Union Organizing a union in your workplace is about getting more rights and more power. Thousands of working people--all across the country and in all kinds of jobs--organize unions every year because unions are the best way to secure the things ...
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SEIU_ORG @seiu.org · 08/07/2026
The Trump regime's Big "Beautiful" Bill will give the top 0.1% $309K in 2027 ALONE. Working class households will pay $2,000 more annually. Massive handouts for the rich. Working people pay the price.This isn’t just a budget fight, it’s an attack on working people and immigrants.
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SEIU_ORG @seiu.org · 08/07/2026
It’s been a year since Republicans in Congress chose to slash $1 trillion from healthcare just to give tax breaks to billionaires and fund ICE’s cruelty. And their priorities are still messed up. It’s time to prioritize healthcare, not hate.
An SEIU member speaks at a rally with other members holding signs and wearing shirts that say "We need healthcare not hate."
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Kelly Thompson @votekellythompson.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Yesterday, I attended the community meeting about the proposed conversion of the Midtown Costco into a Costco Business Center. The room was full because people care. What I heard wasn’t opposition to change for the sake of it.
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Kelly Thompson @votekellythompson.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
We have less than a month until Election Day! Do you have any questions on Amendment 4 or 5?
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Kelly Thompson @votekellythompson.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
The most exciting part of the World Cup for me is seeing a beautiful blend of cultures and a celebration of not just soccer but each other.
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Missouri Independent @missouriindependent.com · 01/07/2026
The Planned Parenthood clinic in Gladstone began offering medication abortion on Wednesday, becoming the fourth location in Missouri to open appointments following a court ruling that expanded access to medication abortion for the first time since 2018. #moleg #mogov
missouriindependent.com
Planned Parenthood expands mifepristone access to Kansas City suburbs • Missouri Independent
Planned Parenthood officials said available appointments at the Gladstone clinic have “filled quickly." Four Missouri clinics now offer the abortion pill.
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Kelly Thompson @votekellythompson.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Are you ready for Mexico to play England on Sunday? I know I am!
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Kelly Thompson @votekellythompson.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Whether you just found this campaign or you've been here since day one, your support has meant the world to me. Together, we can rebuild trust here in Jackson County.
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Kelly Thompson @votekellythompson.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
I'm deeply grateful for the support of the Greater KC Firefighters. Their incredible work in the community is the perfect example of how we can show up for each other through the little moments and big emergencies. Together, we can do the work every day and rebuild trust here in Jackson County.
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Kelly Thompson @votekellythompson.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
What questions do you have about local government?
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Kelly Thompson @votekellythompson.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
My heart goes out to those affected by this devastating tragedy.
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Missouri Independent @missouriindependent.com · 25/06/2026
Ads over Amendments 4 and 5 are beginning to flood the state, but some major donors behind the campaigns may never be known. #moleg #mogov
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Millions already pouring into Missouri ballot fights over taxes and majority rule • Missouri Independent
Ads for and against two Missouri ballot measures say the name of the committee paying for the air time, but finding out who is providing the money takes digging.
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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
OpenAI and Microsoft are being sued by the owners of 400 local newspapers nationwide for mass copyright infringement. The publishers claim the two tech companies illegally scraped their content to train their AI models — jeopardizing local journalism in the US.
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Kelly Thompson @votekellythompson.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
As a parent myself, I've been thinking a lot about what summer would look like for my girls, and you really can't put a price on spending some time outside with them.
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Kelly Thompson @votekellythompson.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
What is the biggest challenge your family is facing this summer?
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Kelly Thompson @votekellythompson.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Rebuilding trust here in Jackson County won't be easy, but it's necessary. Drop me a note to tell me your biggest concerns, because I'm here and I'm ready to listen.
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Kelly Thompson @votekellythompson.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Since it's summer break, what are some of your favorite activities to do as a family?
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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
More than half of Americans say they can't afford healthcare. For the 1st time the majority of Americans told Gallup healthcare has become unaffordable to them. Over the last year 3 million more people fell into being unable to afford access to quality care or pay for visits and prescriptions.
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Fewer than half of Americans say they can afford healthcare: Gallup
It's the lowest rate since Gallup began tracking it five years ago.
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Forbes @forbes.com · 22/06/2026
Doctors interviewed for a new study shared dramatic cases of patients stuck in legal limbo while waiting to receive lifesaving medical care.
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Women Are Missing Out On Standard Pregnancy Care Because Of Abortion Bans, Study Shows
Doctors interviewed for a new study shared dramatic cases of patients stuck in legal limbo while waiting to receive lifesaving medical care.
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Kelly Thompson @votekellythompson.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Tomorrow, Mexico takes the field, and I know I'll be watching. Who are you rooting for this World Cup?
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Jason Hancock @jasonhancock.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
BREAKING NEWS: Medication abortion will be available in Missouri for the first time since 2018 after a judge determined most of the state’s abortion regulations are unconstitutional. #moleg #mogov
missouriindependent.com
Missouri judge strikes down nearly all state abortion regulations • Missouri Independent
Nearly all of Missouri’s abortion regulations, including laws that Planned Parenthood said made it impossible for providers to prescribe medication abortion, were struck down in a ruling Thursday by a...
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SEIU_ORG @seiu.org · 18/06/2026
“In Kansas City, for instance, stadium workers who are members of SEIU Local 1 have secured guaranteed access to water, cooling towels, and fans during temperature spikes —all won through labor-management meetings with stadium officials.” THIS is what we can win when we unite at work! #UnionsForAll
seiu.co
‘It’s going to be extremely hot’: workers imperiled as sweltering World Cup temperatures are forecast
It could top 90F in several cities hosting World Cup games – and workers could pay the price with their health
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Missouri Independent @missouriindependent.com · 16/06/2026
Missouri election officials will begin mailing Aug. 4 primary ballots Tuesday to military and overseas voters using the state’s gerrymandered congressional districts, even as the legal status of those districts remains unresolved. #moleg #mogov
missouriindependent.com
Local election officials go with Missouri's gerrymandered congressional map despite uncertainty • Missouri Independent
Missouri election officials will mail primary ballots Tuesday to military and overseas voters using the state's gerrymandered congressional districts
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Kelly Thompson @votekellythompson.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Who's watching Mexico play later? I know I am!
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Kelly Thompson @votekellythompson.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Change is possible if we make our voices heard on Election Day!
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Missouri Independent @missouriindependent.com · 15/06/2026
The budget passed by lawmakers in May, MO HealthNet will no longer cover chiropractic services starting July 1. Funding for physical therapy and acupuncture services for chronic pain will also be eliminated. #moleg #mogov
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Missouri Medicaid will no longer cover chiropractic care after budget cuts • Missouri Independent
Providers worry cuts to chiropractic services could lead more Medicaid recipients to seek surgeries and emergency room care for chronic pain.
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Kelly Thompson @votekellythompson.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Voices matter. Government works best when people can see what's happened and understand why. It's just that simple.
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Missouri Independent @missouriindependent.com · 12/06/2026
Judges increasingly find official summaries fail to tell voters what ballot measures would actually do. Republicans say courts are overstepping. #moleg #mogov
missouriindependent.com
Missouri courts keep rewriting ballot language as fights over direct democracy intensify • Missouri Independent
Missouri courts have repeatedly rejected ballot language as unfair or misleading, turning direct democracy into a growing political battleground.
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Missouri Independent @missouriindependent.com · 11/06/2026
An estimated 650,000 visitors will flood the Kansas City area over the course of the monthlong FIFA World Cup, which chose Kansas and Missouri as the home for four teams and at least six matches. #moleg #mogov
missouriindependent.com
Kansas City area boosted infrastructure for FIFA World Cup. Now, the games begin • Missouri Independent
An estimated 650,000 visitors will flood the Kansas City area over the course of the monthlong FIFA World Cup, which chose Kansas and Missouri as the home for four teams and at least six matches.
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Kelly Thompson @votekellythompson.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
As summer begins, don't forget to stay safe as you have some fun! Did I miss anything on this list?
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Missouri Independent @missouriindependent.com · 10/06/2026
More than 333,000 Missourians lost Medicaid coverage from January 2025 through February 2026, with nearly 92% dropped because of paperwork issues — not because the state determined they no longer qualified. #moleg #mogov
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Medicaid paperwork problems continue to cost thousands of Missourians coverage • Missouri Independent
Advocates warn new federal rules could strain a state Medicaid system already dropping eligible people due to missed or unprocessed forms.
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Kelly Thompson @votekellythompson.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
At the heart of this campaign, I'm working to deliver on three things: restoring trust and accountability, building public services that deliver, and offering steady leadership for sustainable growth.
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Kelly Thompson @votekellythompson.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
If you're not sure what the county legislature does, ask a question below! I'll be happy to offer some insight!
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Jackson County Democrats @jacksoncodems.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
We officially have a Democrat on the ballot for every partisan race in Jackson County! Thank you to the many people who stepped up to run! Stay tuned for more information on candidates running in Jackson county and ways to connect/get involved!
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SEIU_ORG @seiu.org · 07/06/2026
Overnight, the Senate passed a bill to add an additional $70 BILLION to ICE and Border Patrol’s already giant budget without any reforms. It’s time to fund investments in our communities; not cruelty. Lawmakers must invest in real solutions that actually keep communities safe!
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U.S. Senate passes $70 billion ICE funding, fails to ban Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund
Nearly all of the funding would go to DHS's ICE and Border Patrol agencies that are carrying out the Trump admin's vigorous deportations throughout the U.S.
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Kelly Thompson @votekellythompson.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
I’m running for county government because I know how it shapes our daily life. It affects everything from how parks are maintained to how taxes are assessed. So, I’m ready to build a county government that works for the people who live here.
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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 05/06/2026
Yes, everything feels more expensive right now — here’s why, and what tariffs have to do with it @nbcselect.nbcnews.com
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Yes, everything feels more expensive right now — here’s why, and what tariffs have to do with it
Yes, everything feels more expensive right now, but tariffs aren’t the only thing to blame — these factors might force you to slash your budget, too.
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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 02/06/2026
Child care shouldn't be a privilege just reserved for the rich—it’s public infrastructure.
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SEIU_ORG @seiu.org · 04/06/2026
Tomorrow marks the 50th anniversary of the 1st AIDS diagnosis. As some in Congress push to fund more ICE cruelty instead of healthcare, hear from a healthcare worker ahead of our national candlelight vigil to honor those who died from healthcare cuts. Join: www.sevendaysinjune.org #HealthcareNotHate
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