"We are building a durable, long term organization to redefine the future of Kansas City. In a statement following the election results, KC Tenants Power said the results were evidence of a "new day" in Kansas City. Only Duncan won his race, beating former Jackson County legislator Dan Tarwater, 56.5% to 43.5%. The group hoped to send two political newcomers to city council: Jenay Manley in the 2nd District at-large and Johnathan Duncan for the 6th in-district seat. Of the six candidates the group endorsed, four won their races. Tuesday’s results was a first test of the influence of KC Tenants Power, the political organizing arm of the KC Tenants. Turnout in Clay County was 10.5% and 13.5% in Platte County. Turnout was 13% for Tuesday’s general municipal election in precincts south of the Missouri river, slightly lower than the 14% turnout during the April primaries. That means more than half of the city council seats will welcome a new face. Five sitting council members running for re-election also won their races, netting them another four-year term on the council.
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