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Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1968

Page

4

Kansas electors vote not bound to the winner

The AP notes that Kansas electors, chosen to represent voters on November 5, act as a slate of nominees not legally bound to back a specific presidential candidate. Historically, Kansas electors have followed the voters’ plurality, a system shaped by constitutional amendments and statutes from 1804 onward.

Topeka Nixon Humphrey Wallace Munn Kansas

Evolution of the Electoral College and Kansas ballots

The article explains how electors, not voters, choose the president and vice president, noting laws binding electors in some states. It details Kansas’ four slate ballot by party, lists named electors, and outlines the selection process. It covers the constitutional path to election, including scenarios for tie or no majority and how the House and Senate decide.

Kansas Republican Party Democratic Party Conservative Onne Prohibition Party Rolland Fisher Topeka George Wallace Marvin Griffin Wallace Gen Curtis LeMay Griffin LeMay Statehouse U.S. Senate U.S Senate House of Representatives Congress House Andrew Jackson John Quincy Adams Jackson Adams John C. Calhoun

High Speed Train Plan Faces Delays and Doubts

Washington officials report the Washington New York Boston high speed corridor remains a year behind schedule with no firm start date. The Washington New York run faces electrical and contract problems while Boston New York trials confront noise and ride quality issues. Officials warn that unless a breakthrough occurs intercity rail may remain limited for a decade as helicopters and jets lure travelers.

Washington Washington-New York-Boston New York City Robert A. Nelson Department of Transportation Boston New York Nelson Gordon Allott R-Corp Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee Washington-New York Penn Central Railroad Budd Co Westinghouse New Haven Rail

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