Brownback easily defends U S Senate seat in Kansas
U S Senator Sam Brownback won re election in Kansas defeating Democrat Lee Jones by 68 to 29 percent with write in Horace Edwards Reform Party George Cook and Libertarian Steve Rosile splitting the remainder. Brownback highlighted conservative priorities and denied speculation about a 2006 gubernatorial bid.
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Ryun wins contentious 2nd District Congress seat
U S Rep Jim Ryun a Lawrence Republican and former Olympian was reelected to a fifth term in Kansas 2nd District defeating Nancy Boyda 55 to 42 with Libertarian Dennis Hawver taking the remainder. Boyda thanked supporters noting a labor of love and conceded before 11 p.m. Ryun framed the race as a defense of Bush tax cuts while Boyda highlighted her self-funded challenge and campaign near one million dollars.
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Kenney wins county DA race in Douglas County
Democrat Christine Kenney will be the county's new district attorney, saying she will pursue a new direction while minimizing disruption to the office. She touted her 15 years in the role and defended her record amid campaign attacks by challenger Branson, who pledges a consumer protection office and personal trial work.
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