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Lawrence news October 14, 2026 - 12:47 pm

Meet the candidates running for Douglas County Commission District 5

by Lawrence Times

A Democrat and a Libertarian are vying to represent Baldwin City, parts of south-central Lawrence and much of southeastern Douglas County as the commissioner for District 5. Here’s where they stand on some key local issues.

State Government October 14, 2026 - 12:46 pm

Kansas secretary of state race: What to know about the candidates running in November

by Grace Hills, Kansas News Service

Democrat Jennifer Day, United Kansas candidate Scott Morgan and Republican Pat Proctor are running for Kansas secretary of state, the office in charge of managing elections. Here’s a guide to the candidates.

State Government October 14, 2026 - 12:24 pm

Who’s running for Kansas attorney general? A familiar showdown between Kobach and Mann

by Grace Hills, Kansas News Service

Current Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach is facing off against Democrat Chris Mann for the office again. The two were on the 2022 ballot, when Kobach won by 1.5 percentage points.

State Government October 14, 2026 - 12:17 pm

Who’s running for Kansas Commissioner of Insurance, and what does the job entail?

by Grace Hills, Kansas News Service

The Kansas Department of Insurance regulates insurance companies that sell policies in Kansas. Voters will decide who will lead the department for the next four years.

State Government October 14, 2026 - 12:14 pm

Who’s running for Kansas state treasurer? Here’s a guide to the candidates

by Grace Hills, Kansas News Service

In the Nov. 3 election, Republican Kansas Treasurer Steven Johnson faces Democrat Juan C. Luengo and Libertarian Eric Lund for his job as the chief banker and financial manager for the state.

State Government October 14, 2026 - 11:28 am

Kansas governor election: What to know about the candidates running in November

by Stephen Koranda, Kansas News Service

Republican Ty Masterson and Democrat Cindy Holscher hope to gain moderate and unaffiliated voters in the general election for Kansas governor.

Lawrence news October 13, 2026 - 5:49 pm

Lawrence City Commission general public comment for Oct. 13, 2026

by Lawrence Times

Here’s the general public comment for the Lawrence City Commission’s Tuesday meeting, as public comment is no longer being broadcast.

Education October 13, 2026 - 2:45 pm

In race for Kansas governor, Masterson and Holscher focus on taxes and education funding

by Zach Boblitt, Kansas News Service

With Election Day less than a month away, Republican Ty Masterson and Democrat Cindy Holscher continue to focus on education and property taxes on the campaign trail.

Lawrence news October 13, 2026 - 12:35 pm

Flood watch in effect for Lawrence, Douglas County; severe storms possible

by Lawrence Times

Douglas County and other parts of eastern Kansas are under a flood watch from 5 p.m. Tuesday through Wednesday morning, and severe storms are possible, according to the National Weather Service.

Crime & Courts October 13, 2026 - 8:49 am

Kansas AG has a history of using unreliable expert witnesses in high-profile cases

by Anna Kaminski, Kansas Reflector

A woman who testified anonymously in Douglas County court earlier this month is one of several witnesses Kansas AG Kris Kobach has brought forward whose bias and credibility has been questioned. 

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