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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 2018
Page
1
Peter Hancock reports that Steve Watkins, a military veteran from Topeka, led Republican primary rival Caryn Tyson of Parker 26 to 23 percent with 96 percent of precincts reporting, a margin under 2,000 votes, though race not officially called yet.
Laura Kelly claimed victory in the Democratic primary for Kansas governor while Kris Kobach led incumbent Gov. Jeff Colyer by under 1,300 votes with about 70 percent of precincts reporting in the Republican race. Kelly held over 50 percent as her rivals trailed.
Lawrence educator Patrick Kelly defeated two rivals to win the Democratic primary for the 1st District Douglas County Commission seat at the Douglas County Courthouse. He secured 53 percent with 2,014 votes, ahead of Leslie Soden and John Magnuson, signaling a likely succession to the post representing Lawrence neighborhoods north of 19th Street and west of Massachusetts Street.
Democrat Mike Amyx and Republican Cynthia Smith won clear primaries and will contest November in Kansas House District 45. Amyx, a former Lawrence mayor and Douglas County official, led with 56 percent in his primary win.
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