DeFever Wins District 9 Seat On Kansas Board of Education
Val DeFever, Republican from Independence, edged Democrat Harry Coker in District 9 with 3200 votes to 2999 in Franklin County and 52 percent to 48 overall, as four new faces join the board in January. The board remains 5-5 between conservatives and moderates, with incumbents Rundell reelected and four other districts deciding. DeFever advocates maximum potential education, opposes vouchers, and seeks broader discussion on issues.
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Burg students cast simulated election across grades
Herald reports FE Willensburg school children voted in a K through 12 simulation with the same candidates as the state race. Ron Stallard notes results aligned with state outcomes except for insurance commissioner. Teachers and seniors enjoyed the process and were impressed by the broad interest in a mid term election.
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Franklin County election results and judicial retention tally
Franklin County Tuesday results show party tallies for County Commission and township clerks across many townships with Republicans leading in several clerk races. Retention votes list Supreme Court Justice Abbott and multiple Appeals and District Court judges with affirmative and negative counts.
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Noble Carter
Richmond Township
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Thomas C. Ferguson
South Centropolis
Leland Gilliland
Williamsburg Township
Roger Shoemaker
Supreme Court
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Appeals Court
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Royce
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Rulon
Gernon
District Court
Phillip Fromme
Edwin Smith
Ottawa Eyes License Rules for Liquor Stores
City commissioners weigh a proposed ordinance tightening liquor retail rules post vote. Potential measures include a 250 licensing fee, 200 foot buffer from schools and churches, and location limits to commercial zones. Commission may modify or delay. local support signals action. Local bar owner cites convenience while Cork and Barrel denies plans to open here.
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Lawrence
Cork & Barrel
Ottawa
Dan Blomgren
County to add two commissioners faces long redistricting path
Officials said adding two new county commissioners will be a step by step process starting with ballot petitions and public education. Boundaries must be drawn to balance population, with a likely year before appointing the new posts. Crestview sale requires voter permission before county can act.
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Wooge
Bill Graves
Franklin County
Feuerborn Maintains Lead In Tight Kansas House Race
Feuerborn, after winning with 65 percent, defends his margin amid Anderson County support while Plaisted concedes. Analysts note a low-key Kansas campaign with party splits foreshadowing a nastier fight over House leadership as ongoing races and potential bids for speaker and majority leader unfold.
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Anderson County
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Democratic Party
Kansas
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Tanner
Sawyer
House
Moore Upsets Snowbarger to Win Kansas 3rd District
Democrat Dennis Moore defeats Republican Vince Snowbarger in a surprise Kansas 3rd District victory. Moore edges Snowbarger 52 to 48 percent with 100 percent of votes counted, while Gov. Graves and Sen. Brownback coast to re election. Sebelius also wins her race as GOP gains continue elsewhere.
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Senate
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Sebelius
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Wyandotte
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Congress
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Jim Slattery
Sawyer
Feleciano
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