Praeger Favored In Insurance Race In Kansas
A World Company Poll shows Sandy Praeger leading Democrat Jim Garner 48 to 29 percent for Kansas state insurance commissioner with 23 percent undecided. Praeger launches new TV ads in Johnson County and Kansas City, as Garner vows to close the gap before Tuesday. Praeger says campaign funds from the industry are under 20 percent and denies influence, while Garner cites varied poll totals and campaigns to tighten the race. Other statewide races show Jenkins leading Finney 40 to 32, Thornburgh up on Haley, and Roberts leading with 71 percent.
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Lawrence
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Johnson County
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Jim Garner
World Company
Mason-Dixon Polling & Research Inc
Washington, D.C
Garner
Karen Exon
Baker University
Exon
Enron
Arthur Andersen
Lynn Jenkins
Sally Finney
Tight Governor’s race as primary polls hint late surge
The Kansas governor race tightens with Shallenburger lifting to a strong August Republican primary win and Sebelius facing shrinking leads. Polls show Sebelius ahead by 9 to 19 points in recent weeks, while cross group data reveal district splits and voter party preferences. Shallenburger cites energized GOP voters and high profile visits as boosting his standing, with campaign efforts continuing in Manhattan Wellington and Newton.
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Washburn University
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Lawrence
Johnson County
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Manhattan
Coker
Nicole Corcoran-Basso
Wellington
Newton
Kline Leads Biggs in World Company Poll for Attorney General
The World Company Poll shows Carla Kline with higher name recognition yet a larger unfavorable rating than Chris Biggs in the race for attorney general. Biggs, Geary County prosecutor for 14 years, and Kline, ex-state representative, campaign amid broad support and questions over familiarity.
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Kansas University
Biggs
Kline
Loomis
Carla Stovall
Geary County
Shawnee
World Company
Whitney Watson
Cam
Bush creates fast track for highway projects in key states
The Bush administration announced expedited high way project designations in six states where Republicans face tough midterm races. Transportation Secretary Mineta said the plan speeds environmental reviews as part of the president's strategy. Republicans in Vermont Minnesota Kentucky New Hampshire and Texas welcomed the move.
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