Democratic election lawyer Marc Elias has lost his bid to thwart a Kansas law banning foreign actors from funneling money into state-level ballot initiatives.

There are two election authorities, Kansas City, Missouri, and Jackson County, involved in planning a special election for a recall effort against Jackson County Executive Frank White, Jr..

Supporters of an effort to recall Jackson County Executive Frank White turned in enough valid signatures to force a recall vote.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Monday brought big news in the petition initiative to recall Jackson County Executive Frank White. The county clerk had received communication from the Kansas City and Jackson County Election Boards that they had verified enough petition signatures to trigger an election. When that election will happen remains unclear.