Jenkins Wins 2nd District Race In Kansas Politics
Kansas voters chose Lynn Jenkins over Nancy Boyda in a tight 2nd District contest that spans Topeka Manhattan and rural southeast Kansas. Jenkins touted budget balance and permanent tax cuts while Boyda urged national unity on health care and economy. Campaigns featured ads from outside groups and debates over budget policies and gas tax disbursements.
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Francisco wins re election in Senate District 2 race
State Sen. Marci Francisco D Lawrence easily won reelection to a second four year term in Senate District 2. Republican Scott Morgan trailed 62.3 percent to 37.7 percent. Francisco touted a positive message and energy policy as a top issue for the next session. Morgan criticized voting records and voiced conditional support on a coal proposal with renewables.
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Sloan Survives Challenge To Reelection In District 45
Kansas House race in District 45 saw Sloan, seven term incumbent from Lawrence, defeat Democrat John Wilson 53 to 47 as Gov. Sebelius and her Bluestem Fund spent over 45000 on mailers and ads opposing Sloan. Sloan touted bipartisanship while backing two proposed 700 megawatt coal plants opposed by environmental groups.
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