Kansas voters weigh for secretary of state in 1996 race
Topeka Kansas candidates Fran Lee and Ron Thornburgh stress voter registration as their top issue for the secretary of state race to fill the vacancy left by Bill Graves. Thornburgh, assistant secretary since 1991, notes low attention to the post while Lee, a former teacher and TV hostess, aims to boost political participation and enact full NVRA implementation. The office handles elections, corporate records, and UCC filings and processes substantial mail and phone inquiries.
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Topeka Educator Resigns to Campaign for Office
Hometown Topeka, 58, director of training and licensing for paraprofessionals in special education for the state Department of Education until resigning to campaign. Married to Clyde with two children and three grandchildren. Education includes a 1959 University of Tulsa graduate degree and a 1982 master’s in special education from Wichita State University. Career spans Topeka and Wichita teaching, Miss Fran on Romper Room from 1966 to 1979, and vocational coordinator roles in Sedgwick County Cooperative through 1993.
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Thornburgh campaign criticizes voter bill and state office burden
Ron Thornburgh, 31, assistant secretary of state, defends the 1993 National Voter Registration Act rollout while criticizing funding and implementation of voter services. He argues the Kansas Directory should return in a paid, limited form and urges broader outreach. Opponent Lee accuses the office of using unfunded mandates and oversized travel budgets, citing chartered aircraft costs.
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Notice to AT&T Customers in Kansas
AT&T informs Kansas customers that coin phone calls will be billed in 3 minute increments for both the initial and additional periods. For questions, customers may call 1 800 222 0300.
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