In November, Perry County voters will face a ballot with 17 local offices, yet all races are uncontested, illustrating the dominance of the Republican Party in the region.
The chair of the Perry County Democratic Party noted that there is strength in numbers, and the lack of candidates reflects the difficulty of campaigning in a Republican stronghold.
Missouri's political landscape shows a trend where, in half of all races for partisan offices, candidates are elected multiple times without any opposition, highlighting polarization.
In Cape Girardeau County, only three out of twelve races have two candidates, indicating a lack of competition and the Republican Party’s stronghold in local politics.
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