A Kansas City commission is fast-tracking drastic changes to how elections work. Here's a guide

In past years, Kansas City has had five months to review the city charter. This year, the commission only has five weeks, and it's considering major changes to the democratic process — including raising the bar for ballot initiatives and canceling general elections if one candidate wins a high enough portion of the primary vote.

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