Jenkins Wins Fourth Term In Kansas Second District Race
Incumbent Lynn Jenkins defeated Margie Wakefield in the Lawrence area race to secure a fourth term in Congress. Jenkins, 51 of Topeka, highlighted her CPA background and leadership role as vice chair of the House Republican Conference. Wakefield, 56, is a longtime attorney who runs a family law practice.
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Highberger wins Davis seat in Kansas House District 46
Former Lawrence mayor Dennis Highberger, a Democrat, wins the Kansas House District 46 seat, defeating Republican challenger J Douglas Robinson. Results from the Douglas County Clerk show Highberger totaling 5 882 to Robinson 1 158. Highberger, 54, previously served two terms on the Lawrence City Commission.
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Wilson reelected in House D-10
Democratic incumbent Rep. John Wilson won Kansas House District 10 re election defeating Republican Nick Van Wyhe. Results show 4 642 to 2 142 from 18 of 19 precincts reported by the Douglas County Clerk. Wilson first won in 2012 and served on insurance health and human services and as ranking minority member of the children and seniors committee.
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