On November 5^th, 2024, Winnetonka High school provided an exciting opportunity for its Juniors, Seniors, and staff by hosting a Mock Election. Participants in the election had the opportunity to cast their votes on key positions such as President, U.S Senator, Governor, and U.S Representative for district 5. In addition, they voted on Proposition A which proposed a change to the law on Missouri’s minimum wage.

Tonka                            MO                                                  Nationally

Kamala Harris (D)        65%               40.1%                                    48.1%    72,394,019 votes     226                                      electoral college

Donald Trump (R)       35%               58.1%                                    50.2%     75,553,564 votes     312 electoral college

Lance Kunce (D)          64%               41.8%     1,234,231 votes

Josh Hawley (R)           36%               55.6%     1,636,599 votes

Crystal Quade (D)       66%               38.7%    1,137,069 votes

Mike Kehoe (R)            34%               59.2%   1,738,202 votes

Emanuel Cleaver II (D)   70%               60.2%.   198,292 votes

Sean Smith (R)           30%               36.5%    120,350 votes

Prop A

Yes                              85%               57.6%     1,680,114 votes

No                             15%               42.4%.     1,238,711 votes