Gubernatorial forum highlights tax, fort riley issue
Gov. Mike Hayden and Treasurer Joan Finney clashed at the Kansas State Fair in their first joint appearance. The exchange covered Fort Riley expansion, tax policy, abortion, the death penalty, and how to elect state agriculture leadership, with both urging voter input on statewide questions.
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Williams named Democrat to challenge Kassebaum in Senate race
Dick Williams of Wichita won the Democratic nod for U.S. Senate, defeating Fred Phelps Sr. on a 72-17 vote by the Democratic State Committee. Williams replaces Bill Roy Sr. who withdrew after winning the primary. Williams vows a vigorous campaign as Kassebaum seeks a third six year term. Phelps criticized the process and said he may back Hayden Finney or neither. It took two ballots to elect Williams.
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Finney Leads Hayden In Topeka Capital-Journal Poll
Democratic challenger and State Treasurer Joan Finney leads Gov. Mike Hayden 48 percent to 35 percent in a Capital-Journal poll. Results show Finney attracting cross party support and strong backing from ages 30 to 64, while Hayden remains strongest among 18 to 29 year olds. The poll surveyed 500 voting age Kansans from Sept 3 to 5 with a margin of error about 4.4 percent.
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Kansas Poll Conducted In March. It Showed Mrs. Finney
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Kansans Lead in House Races in Poll Finds Narrow Wingert-Nichols Clash
The Kansas Poll shows four incumbents holding wide leads in U S House races while a tight contest unfolds in the 5th District between Democrat George Wingert of Ottawa and Republican Dick Nichols of McPherson. Nichols leads 48 to 34 with 15 percent undecided. Senate and statewide races show varying margins, including Attorney General Bob Stephan leading 56 to 26 and a treasurer race dead heat at 30 percent with 35 percent undecided.
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