Hendrix Wins Tight District Victory In Local Election
Hendrix credited strong campaign effort by Bettie Sue Shumway and a positive message for victory in a district that analysts expected to be close. Shumway reflected on her loss, noting Gulf war concerns and national debt framed voters, and both looked ahead to a challenging new legislative session with potential budget balancing and tax relief efforts.
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Lawrence Rejects $31 Million High School Bond Plan
Voters across Kansas rejected a $31 million bond to build a western Lawrence high school amid fears of neglect of older schools. They approved two highway bond issues to connect Kansas 10 with the turnpike and backed a South Lawrence Trafficway advisory vote. Abilene and Garnett also approved school bonds for repairs and new facilities.
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Wingert Reflects On Campaign and Polls Ahead of Election
Wingert admits he trailed in early polls while Nichols pulls ahead aided by heavy TV and radio spending. He cites campaign bills expected between 55 000 and 60 000 and notes voters see him and Nichols as similar. Wingert recalls advice to drop farm cards yet keeps agriculture background as asset with rural voters seen as hard to mobilize.
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Nichols Leads Budget Deficit Focus in Vote Headlines
Nichols emphasizes budget deficit as his top issue and signals possible one term fate amid district dissolution after the 1990 census. Kansas race results show Sen. Nancy Kassebaum leading. Rep. Jim Slattery, Dan Glickman, Pat Roberts, Jan Meyers and others posting early substantial leads with strong margins in multiple districts.
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Public Opinion Expert on Tax Cuts and 1992 Politics
A Northwestern University public opinion expert links federal aid cuts to state tax hikes and shrinking services. The piece notes Sen Bill Bradley's shaky standing amid Florio’s tax raise, a Bush tax debate for 1992, and statewide shifts in New England and the South with governors' races and abortion politics shaping voter sentiment.
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