Election season tests Kansas voters and candidates
As the race narrows in Kansas, Donald Trump’s national campaign rhetoric contrasts with Hillary Clinton’s email controversy and Comey letters shaping polling. Kansas Governor Brownback faces a tough budget year with a stalled tax policy while education funding court rulings loom. Voters weigh moderates against conservatives as legislative races and judicial retention battles unfold ahead of the election.
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Topeka Capital-Journal
Kelly Drees Campaign Appeal
Kelly Drees asks voters to cast a ballot on November gth to support community progress and local success. The message emphasizes civic participation and the candidate’s commitment to community interests and outcomes.
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Early voters weigh in on candidates and turnout
Local residents describe reasoning behind voting choices with Bernie Sanders as a write in. They praise early voting for convenience and discuss the national mood, media focus, and hopes for post election unity. A total of 1,798 early votes have been cast since Oct. 19, with 8 a.m. to noon voting today and polls opening 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday.
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Unruh excels in debate and forensics, earning multiple state and national qualifications
Neighbors praise Unruh for public speaking skill and leadership. She has qualified for state forensics three years and for nationals as a sophomore and junior, and twice for state in forensics. She says debate teaches information search, confident presentation, and taking command of a room. Tidwell calls her driven and a strong leader who embodies the organization’s values.
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Finney County
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Brenda Drees
Kansas State University
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