The Jackson County and Kansas City election boards are in a busy election season.

Jackson County Executive Frank White faces a recall election on September 30 a date neither election authority planned for, but accepted after a court challenge.

"Our motto stay ready so you don't have to get ready, even though nobody said 'go'", said Lauri Ealom, a director for the Kansas City Election Board.

That's the same thinking that prompted the Kansas City Election Board (KCEB) to budget for armed security.

Since voting is underway, there are security guards at the main KCEB office and select KCEB polling locations.

The security presence usually costs around $30,000 per year, according to Ealom.

KCEB has been hiring armed security guards for elections since 2020.

KSHB 41's Alyssa Jackson had a

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