Barnett wins GOP bid to take on Sebelius
State Sen. Jim Barnett, a physician from Emporia, won a crowded Kansas GOP primary to oppose Gov. Kathleen Sebelius in November. With 82 percent of precincts counted, Barnett led seven contenders with 36 percent, ahead of Ken Canfield and Robin Jennison. He vows tax cuts, school funding reform, and an English language policy to grow the economy. Sebelius has veto power over school funding changes.
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Abner Wins GOP Primary To Face Congressman Moore
Businessman Chuck Abner won a four man GOP primary Tuesday and will challenge incumbent Dennis Moore in November for Kansas 3rd District. Abner, Midland Loan Services executive, led with 52 percent as Scott Schwab finished second at 33 percent. Abner emphasizes tax reform and credited Douglas County grassroots activity and a recorded message by former U.S. Sen. Bob Dole. Moore, a former prosecutor, has been a perennial GOP target since 1998.
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Blue Valley
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Olathe
Praeger Wins After Negative Campaign In Kansas Race
Praeger, 61, supports abortion rights and defeats Carter in a contest shaped by conservative turnout patterns. Loomis notes cross-over votes for Thornburgh and other conservatives, while Carter emphasizes issue focus and de regulation. Praeger’s team touts endorsements from Dole, Kassebaum Baker, and Graves. Stephan leads campaign operations. In November she will face Bonnie Sharp and Patrick Wilbur.
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Bob Dole
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Bill Graves
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Bonnie Sharp
Kansas City, Kan
Patrick Wilbur
Lawrence
Evolution tips school board races in Kansas counties
Countywide races drew national notice as conservatives seek to keep control after reshaping science standards. Bacon led with 49 percent, while challengers McDonald and Oliphant split the remainder. Morris trailed Cauble in District 5. Willard held District 7. Shaver led District 9 with 58 percent.
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Kent Runyan
Voter turnout among lowest in memory in Douglas County
Voter turnout was extremely low in Kansas Douglas County as residents cast ballots in primaries. Only 9 065 of 74 021 registered voters, about 12.25 percent, participated with precincts including Plymouth Congregational Church and Trinity Lutheran reporting scant totals. Poll workers cited voter apathy and lackluster campaigns while noting no machine issues.
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Jerry Wells
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West Lawrence
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Eudora approves pool and recreation center referendum
City voters endorse a $3.8 million complex to be built by next year with a 20 year debt service. A new sports and recreation center will open by 2008 next to the existing pool, funded by half cent sales tax and up to 3 mills of property taxes. Mayor Pyle credits campaign organizers and mothers of young children for the measure.
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