Kansas governor race lacks suspense as Graves leads
The Kansas governor contest features incumbent Bill Graves favored for a second term against Democrat Tom Sawyer. Analysts cite Graves broad incumbency benefits and strong fundraising, while Sawyer touts issues like smaller classrooms, STARS scholarships, and consumer tax relief. Sawyer emphasizes message over money amid a low-budget, issue-focused campaign.
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Feleciano faces Brownback in Kansas U S Senate race
Kansas veteran state senator Paul Feleciano Jr. campaigns against U S Rep Sam Brownback in a David and Goliath race as Brownback touts tax relief budget balance and IRS code sunset. Also on the ballot are Reform Party candidate Alvin Bauman and Libertarian Thomas Ovter.
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Stovall seeks reelection as Kansas attorney general
Carla Stovall, the first woman to hold the post, faces challenger Dan Lykins in a race shaped by fundraising gaps and name recognition. Lykins, a Topeka attorney and Democratic treasurer, promises victim rights priorities while Stovall touts a record including the Supreme Court ruling upholding Kansas sex predator laws.
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U S House Race in Kansas 2nd District Chooses Between Rival Veterans
The Topeka contest pits Jim Clark a Democrat and former Olympic runner against incumbent Jim Ryan a Republican and longtime congressman. Clark claims Ryan dodges debates and misleads voters while Ryan touts record achievements including water projects and wartime veteran benefits. Clark asserts loss of constituent care, Ryan calls criticisms distortions.
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Thornburgh Rezac vie for Kansas secretary of state post
Incumbent Ron Thornburgh and Democrat Don Rezac press hard for attention in a slow election year. Thornburgh, 35, notes the office promotes voter turnout and accessibility, citing Kids Voting and ethics standards. Rezac, 57, a rancher and former state representative, promises corporate asset disclosure and limits on out of state hog farms.
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Douglas County educator faces Olathe CPA in 3rd District race
Lawrence physicist and former KU professor John Davidson, 73, would be the first Douglas County resident on the State Board of Education if elected to replace Kevin Gilmore. He competes with John Bacon, a 36-year-old Olathe city councilor and CPA, for the 3rd District seat covering Douglas County and parts of Johnson Osage Miami and Shawnee. Davidson backs teacher raises, smaller classes, and opposed to vouchers, while Bacon favors varied options including tax credits and charter schools. Both support strong education but differ on technology funding and use of national tests.
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Ottawa to vote on liquor sales and county changes
In Franklin County residents decide on expanding the board from three to five districts and whether to sell the Crestview Nursing Home. Jefferson County voters in Perry Lecompton district face a 9.1 million bond for a new middle school and renovations. Leavenworth County weighs allowing a professional county administrator for the first time. Mike Shields contact 32-7144 at mshields@ljwartd.com.
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