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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 2000
Page
4
Voters rejected the proposed constitutional change that would let the Legislature cut property taxes on boats and personal aircraft, with 51 percent voting against. Critics argued the tax break favored a wealthy few while supporters said many would benefit, including small boat owners.
Democrat Bill Wagnon edged Republican Patrick Hill by 2,484 votes in the 4th District to hold a Kansas State Board of Education seat. Wagnon opposed science testing standards de emphasizing evolution, contributing to a 7-3 board majority opposed to the standards.
Republicans expanded control of Kansas Legislature as the GOP increased its Senate margin to 30 10 and netted two House seats for a 79 46 edge when the 1990 session opens. Democrats suffered their lowest Senate count since 1972 amid close losses in Wichita and Topeka.
Republican Sen. John Ashcroft conceded the Missouri Senate race to the late Gov. Mel Carnahan, clearing the way for Carnahan's widow Jean to be considered as a successor. Ashcroft said he would not pursue legal challenges amid voter fraud claims and would return to Washington to finish his term. Jean Carnahan, grieving widow of Mel, urged unity and pledged to keep the flame alive as supporters cheered from Rolla.
Topeka AP reports Phillip Kline blamed money and momentum slipping away as he lost to Democratic incumbent Dennis Moore in Kansas 3rd District. GOP leaders, including State Chairman Mark Parkinson, questioned whether Kline’s conservatism undercut moderates. Republicans analyzed the close race as a top national GOP priority. Moore benefited from sustained Johnson County backing after 12 years as DA.
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