Gaughan Repeats Victory In Douglas County Primary
Democrat Mike Gaughan will hold his Douglas County First District seat for four years after a decisive primary win over attorney Greg Robinson. Gaughan secured 1,184 votes or 77 percent to Robinson's 352, with no Republican challenger. He pledged to continue serving despite ongoing county commission challenges.
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Roberts claims victory in tight Kansas GOP primary
Sen. Pat Roberts declared victory in a close Kansas GOP primary and urged unity among supporters for the party. He addressed a Johnson County crowd promising to unite Republicans behind defeating the Obama agenda and sending Harry Reid packing.
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Senate Primary Results Lead With Kansas Totals
Democratic primary returns show Pat Roberts 122836, Milton Wolf 104380, Alvin Zahnter 13608, D J Smith 14831, Chad Taylor 34113, Patrick Wiesner 30286 with 3378 of 3487 precincts reporting as of 11 59 p m Tuesday.
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Highberger and Sloan advance in Kansas House primaries
In central Lawrence Democrat Highberger defeats Abbie Hodgson 977 to 716 in the 46th District primary and advances to face J. Douglas Robinson, who ran unopposed in the GOP race. Sloan loses to veteran Rep. Tom Sloan in the 45th District GOP primary, as Pierce falls short against the incumbent.
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Kansas House Primary Results District 46 and 45
In District 46 Democrat Dennis "Boog" Highberger led with 977 votes over Abbie Hodgson 716. In District 45 Republican Jeremy Ryan Pierce trailed Tom Sloan 445 to 1,420. Precincts reporting: 26 of 26.
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Whitewater activities eyed for Clinton Lake state park
Kansas officials plan high-adrenaline outdoor options at Clinton Lake State Park to draw tourists. KDWP&T leaders hosted U S National Whitewater Center officials and whitewater businesses toured Clinton Lake west of Lawrence to discuss a possible development. Robin Jennison stressed expanding beyond hunting and fishing to nontraditional recreation.
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Education spending rise cited by Brownback aides
Brownback administration officials say education spending has increased under the governor, though largely due to a Kansas Supreme Court ruling. The note appears on Page 3A in the comics section reference.
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