Davis challenger falls short in tight Kansas governor race
Republican Gov. Sam Brownback narrowly defeated Lawrence Democrat Paul Davis as Brownback led 49-47 percent with 71 percent of precincts reporting. Johnson and Sedgwick counties swung the result and left Davis unable to close the gap, prompting Brownback’s victory celebration.
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Governor statewide results for Brownback and Davis
Brownback leads statewide with 413,727 votes to Davis 385,427 and Umbehr 33,104 among 3,219 of 3,749 precincts reporting. Results reflect early counts across Kansas counties and indicate continued tallies as precincts report.
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Kris Kobach Defeats Challenger in State Race
On page 6A, Kris Kobach wins the state election over his challenger. The result solidifies Kobach’s position and sets up future policy direction amid voter support and campaign momentum. Local observers note early returns favored Kobach as results continued to roll in.
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Voters reject police headquarters sales tax in Lawrence
Lawrence voters narrowly defeated a 0.2 percent citywide sales tax to fund a new police headquarters by about 52 to 48 percent. The unofficial totals show 13,221 Yes and 14,136 No votes, with Mayor Mike Amyx defending public safety needs and calling for listening to the public.
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Mostly sunny forecast for today high 67
The city shone with mostly sunny skies and a mild day ahead as temperatures reach a high of 67 and a low of 37. Rural and urban readers alike can plan outdoor activities around the favorable weather as page 10A highlights business, classified, comics and social media updates from LJWorld.
Roberts fends off Orman in Kansas Senate race
U S Sen Pat Roberts defeated businessman Greg Orman in a hard fought campaign in Overland Park Kansas a win that helped Republicans secure a Senate majority. The contest was one of the nation’s most unusual races for its lack of a declared party tie by Orman.
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Senate results show GOP net to win control
Precincts report Douglas County totals with Orman leading over Roberts and Batson. Roberts 439,329 and Orman 354,728 with Batson 35,327. county totals list Orman 24,320 Roberts 10,847 Batson 1,249 as 97 of 97 precincts reported. Republicans poised to gain Senate control.
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Judge rules against Kansas gay marriage ban
A federal judge in Kansas City Kansas issued a preliminary injunction barring state officials from denying marriage licenses to same sex couples. The order was stayed for one week to allow an appeal to the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver. The ruling could prompt the circuit to directly address Kansas constitutional ban on same sex marriage.
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Mangino to Return as ISU Faces KU in Lawrence
Former Kansas coach Mark Mangino now serves as Iowa State's offensive coordinator and will return to Lawrence Saturday as KU hosts the Cyclones.
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