Kobach Re-elected Kansas Secretary of State
Kris Kobach won a second four year term as Kansas secretary of state defeating Democrat Jean Schodorf. He championed photo ID and proof of citizenship laws enacted to curb fraud, while critics say the rules suppress turnout and left over 20 000 registrations on hold statewide.
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Wichita
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Huelskamp Wins Re-Election In 1st District
Republican incumbent Tim Huelskamp defeated Democrat Jim Sheron to secure a third term in Kansas 1st District. Huelskamp, a tea party favorite, won amid farmer discontent in a district with about 53 percent Republican registration. Sheron, an KSU history professor and former Manhattan mayor, raised under $139,000 against Huelskamp’s $797,000.
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Kansas State University
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Voters Legalize Charity Fundraising Raffles in Kansas
Kansas voters approved a constitutional amendment allowing nonprofit religious veterans and other groups to hold raffles as fundraisers. The measure bans electronic ticket sales and contracts with professional lottery firms, leaving lawmakers to regulate such contests in future. In Douglas County, 26,424 Yes and 8,247 No supported the change.
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Republican Selzer elected insurance commissioner
Ken Selzer a Leawood accountant and industry executive won the Kansas insurance commissioner race defeating Democrat Dennis Anderson of Overland Park. Anderson backed by retiring GOP Commissioner Sandy Praeger but Praeger split with Republicans over the federal health care overhaul. Selzer opposed Medicaid expansion under the federal law and benefited from strong GOP support and higher cash contributions.
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