Jones Keeps District 5 Seat in Finney County
Clayton Jarmer and Justin Good pose with Willie the Wildcat at a K State football game as Jones retains the District 5 seat in Finney County amid local rivalry. Gara Jarmer of Garden City is noted in the text.
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Sebelius Re-elected Kansas Governor in Easy Win
Kathleen Sebelius won a second term as Kansas governor with about 58 percent of the vote defeating Republican Jim Barnett who drew roughly 41 percent. She told reporters in the State House she plans a full four-year term focusing on education health care and the economy while denying tax hike plans.
Cauble tops Cruz in bid for BOE seat
Cauble, 65 percent, defeats Cruz, 35 percent, securing a Kansas State Board of Education seat. Both District 5 candidates favor change, push re examination of revised science standards critics say downplay evolution and raise theistic concepts, with Connie Morris's prior tenure noted as context.
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Western Kansas election results and notes on education policy
Complete area election results show Scott City approving a sales tax and Grant County approving a hospital bond. In county races Jones defeats Feidt while Powell surpasses challenger Mathes. The education commissioner race raises questions about experience with Bob Corkins and concerns over vouchers, teacher licensing, and No Child Left Behind. Cauble highlights priorities for western Kansans including easing licensing and addressing federal policies.
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Doll loses Moran bid in lopsided First District race
U S Rep Jerry Moran Republican won a sixth term with 79 percent of the vote against Democrat John Doll who earned 19 percent and Libertarian Sylvester Cain 2. Doll said he was surprised by the margin and proud of his campaign despite limited funds. In Finney County Doll carried 40 percent while Moran won 59 percent. Doll noted no local help and said he ran mainly because no one else would. He added he would rather lose as a Democrat than win as a Republican.
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Morrison ousts Kline from state's AG post
Democrat Paul Morrison defeated Republican incumbent Phill Kline for Kansas attorney general amid disputes over abortion clinic patient records. Final results: Morrison 58 percent to Kline 42. Morrison framed victory as enforcing lawful, private conduct, while Kline faced privacy and misconduct accusations during a heated campaign.
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