Episode

Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota on running for office and the Royals

Podcast: Kansas City Today
Published: Apr 27, 2026
Duration seconds: 900
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Summary

Interim Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota spoke with KCUR's Up To Date on Friday about why he jumped into this year's election for a full term, despite repeatedly promising not to. Then, hours later, LeVota announced he would drop out.