Tyson claims victory in Kansas Senate race District 12
Caryn Tyson has claimed a definitive victory in Senate District 12 winning all counties in the district and 65 percent of the vote over Denise Cassells 35 percent. Tyson plans to address wasteful spending and streamline the budget when she takes office in January.
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Secretary of State’s
Denise Cassells
Mound City
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Franklin County
Allen County
Bourbon County
Voters OK Wellsville fire district and other measures
Wellsville area voters backed a joint Wellsville Franklin Township fire district by 1021 to 256. A new board will represent Franklin Township and Wellsville City Council. Lane approved an 80 percent margin for an 1 percent city sales tax over eight years to fund streets and utilities. Franklin County unofficial results canvass Nov. 15. Lebo Waverly boundary changes approved 690 to 398 in Coffey County.
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Franklin Township
Bill Lytle
Lane
Franklin County
Franklin County Board of Commissioners
Lebo- Waverly
Williamsburg
Coffey County
Lebo-Waverly
Obama faces gridlock risk as Obama wins re election
After a long election day, McClay and Rugg weigh outcomes in Ohio and nationally. Voters blamed the economy and health care while Obama secured re election amid GOP majorities, signaling potential congressional stalemate and calls for bipartisan action.
Jones edges Feuerborn in Kansas House District 5 race
In a tight contest Feuerborn trails by one vote with 1228 to 1227 in Miami County. Jones leads overall with 52 percent of District 5 votes while Feuerborn, after 18 years in the House, praises the privilege of service and looks to the future as remaining precincts count.
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Jones
Miami County
Secretary of State
Feuerborn
Anderson County
Sunflower State
Fifth District
State Capitol
Fifth
Kansas
Kansas voters approve boat property tax relief measure
In Topeka election results, about 54 percent support a constitutional change to lower boat property taxes. The Legislature gains authority to create a new tax system for watercraft, with current taxes based on 30 percent of appraised value and local levies. Backed by the Department of Wildlife Parks and Tourism, supporters say it will boost boat purchases and registrations in Kansas.
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Topeka
Kansas
Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism
Kansas polls report few complaints and long lines
Election officials in Kansas said voting across the state went smoothly with only a handful of issues. Reports described four to five instances of electronic voting machines selecting the wrong candidate, but officials noted the summary sheets let voters correct errors before casting ballots. Machines were recalibrated and turnout was expected to be high.
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Wichita
Kansas
Secretary of State
Kay Curtis
U.S
Cities vote down anti-bias rules
In Salina and Hutchinson Kansas voters rejected anti-discrimination measures. Salina approved repeal of an ordinance protecting sexual orientation rights by about 54 percent while Hutchinson saw 58 percent oppose a local ban. The Kansas Family Policy Council praised the results in both cities.
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Kansas
City Commission
Hutchinson
Kansas Family Policy Council
Wichita Rejects Fluoride in Water Initiative
Wichita voters rejected a fluoride in water proposal 59 percent in unofficial Tuesday results. The city had previously defeated similar measures in 1964 and 1978 while Ottawa became the first Kansas city to fluoridate its water, a practice that continues. Opponents warned of side effects and mass medication, while backers argued fluoridated water reduces tooth decay and saves money on dental care.
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