Pishny wins Finney County primary
Pishny secured the Finney County District 1 primary with Crase and Sinclair reflecting on the result. The trio emphasized local ties with Crase noting experience as a city liaison candidate and Sinclair hinting at future bids while praising the voters’ choice and the value of participation.
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Pishny
Clifford
Sinclair
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Huelskamp Holds Narrow House Seat in 2010 Race
The Kansas Republican built a reputation as a brusque social and fiscal conservative who clashed with leadership and drew TV attention with anti Obama stance on taxes and spending. Supporters credited him with standing up to Boehner while opponents questioned farm policy votes and committee assignments. The piece discusses 2014 primary challenges by LaPolice, campaign dynamics, and analysts noting his abrasive style and potential implications for 2016.
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M Huelskamp
Jennings seeks re election in 122nd District
Incumbent representative Jennings, a former deputy sheriff and judge, highlights budget and education funding as priorities while vowing to focus on local schools. Opponent Rice touts business experience and a tax cut stance but did not respond to calls. No Democrat filed. Jennings faces no primary opponent and is unopposed in November.
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Garden City Public Schools appoints principals for 2014-15
USD 457 announces staffing changes with Tracy Leiker named principal at Victor Ornelas Elementary and Phil Keidel as principal at Gertrude Walker Elementary. Roger Lyng becomes associate principal at GCHS, Kari Otero takes half time associate role, all with various prior assignments. First day is Aug 13 with a half day orientation.
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Kobach wins Kansas GOP primary for secretary of state
Kris Kobach defeated Scott Morgan 65 to 35 percent as results from most precincts came in. Kobach touted photo ID and proof of citizenship reforms, while Morgan raised about $20,000 in a brief campaign. Kobach advances to face Jean Schodorf in November after Schodorf won the Democratic primary unopposed.
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Ken Selzer
Johnson County
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