Gibbens and Lyon Seek 3rd District Senate Seat
In Kansas 3rd District Leavenworth and Jefferson counties voters face a choice between Democrat Mike Gibbens and Republican Bob Lyon. Gibbens backs higher corrections pay, elder independence programs, and casino slots for jobs, while Lyon argues for limited government, school vouchers, and reduced budgets reflecting Christian values.
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Mike Gibbens
Kansas Senate
Tonganoxie
Leavenworth
Leavenworth County
Jefferson County
Gibbens
Bob Lyon
Winchester
Don Biggs
HNTB
Kansas City
Lyon
Senate
2nd District State Senate Candidates Duel for Seat
Democratic Steve Robinson runs a quiet campaign to unseat incumbent Republican Sandy Praeger in Kansas 2nd District. He highlights smart growth tuition aid and environmental protection while pledging to defend public pensions. Republican Robert Tyson seeks a second term in the 12th District facing Democrat Doug Walker in a rematch centered on taxes and highways.
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Steve Robinson
Sandy Praeger
Lawrence
Robinson
Kansas University
Kansas Public Employees Retirement System
Robert Tyson
Kansas Senate
Tim
Tyson
Parker
Doug Walker
Osawatomie
Walker
12th District Senate Hopefuls Clash Over Health Care
The race features Tyson a rancher and pilot who opposes EPA water standards and abortion but backs creationism education while Walker a former legislator urges health care reform and accuses Tyson of steering highway plans. Praeger emphasizes health care and education as top priorities.
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Walker
Tyson
Senate Transportation Committee
Hensley and Martin vie for 19th District Senate seat
Topeka Democrat Anthony Hensley seeks a new four year term in Kansas Senate from the 19th District covering northern Osage eastern Shawnee and parts of Douglas County. He backs higher education funding and K-12 boosts while favoring tax shifts and labor support. Republican Quentin Martin, 34, a Navy veteran and former rail worker, opposes abortion broadly, backs tax cuts, public school vouchers, and teacher led prayer, with steady funding for education and environmental programs.
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Anthony Hensley
Topeka
Kansas
Senate
Osage
Shawnee
Douglas County
Hensley
Deborah
Washburn University
Kansas State University
Project Vote Smart
Quentin Martin
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway
U.S. Navy
Shawnee County
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Friends University
Lori
Martin
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Gibbons
Kansas House
House
Praeger
Mark
Palmyra
Federal
Environmental Protection Agency
Lawrence- Douglas County Planning Commission
Lawrence City Commission
Douglas County Development Corp
Wakarusa Valley Development Corp
Ana
Fort Scott
Walke
Virginia
State of
Voteyesforkansas
Rob Woodard
Douglas County Commission
Larry Kipp
Larrykipp.org
County Commission
Lary Ki
Lanny
Sob Schehrer
Theas
Lawrat
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