Taylor Burks
Coverage of Taylor Burks in the Nexus archive.
- AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Missouri’s state primary
Missouri's state primary includes a Democratic rematch between Wesley Bell and Cori Bush in the 1st Congressional District, with AIPAC supporting Bell. A new congressional map and redistricting have altered districts, affecting candidates like Emanuel Cleaver, and voters will decide on ballot measures including one to change constitutional amendment thresholds.
- The weird world of Missouri campaign B-roll
Candidates in Missouri post raw, context-free B-roll footage online for independent political committees to use in uncoordinated TV ads. The practice, legal under U.S. Supreme Court rulings, often results in humorous and bizarre videos, including slow-motion clips of candidates and unrelated scenarios.
- Missouri congressional incumbents flush with cash heading into primary election
Missouri congressional incumbents hold a significant cash advantage over challengers ahead of the August 4 primary, with $13.6 million in campaign funds compared to $1.9 million for opponents. U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver faces multiple Republican challengers in the 5th District, while U.S. Rep. Wesley Bell faces Cori Bush in the 1st District. Outside groups have spent over $3.5 million in primary races, exceeding candidate spending in some cases.
- Uncertain congressional map hangs over Missouri’s crowded 5th District GOP primary
The Republican primary in Missouri's 5th Congressional District faces uncertainty due to a potential legal challenge over a newly drawn map. Six candidates, including Taylor Burks and Rick Brattin, compete for the nomination, with outside groups spending over $2.8 million, while the Secretary of State will decide if a referendum petition has enough signatures to challenge the map's validity.