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Lawrence news August 5, 2024 - 5:44 pm

Election Day is today! Here’s our 2024 primary guide for Lawrence and Douglas County voters

by Lawrence Times

Today’s primary election is a big one for Douglas County. Here’s where you can find our key need-to-know election info all in one place.

Lawrence news August 5, 2024 - 1:09 pm

Kansas invites voting on five design options for state’s new personalized license plate

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

The design competition for selection of Kansas’ new personalized license plate was narrowed to five options. Kansans can vote on their favorite through 5 p.m. Friday.

State Government August 2, 2024 - 3:47 pm

Two-year anniversary of historic Kansas abortion rights vote highlights lingering political gap

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

Advocacy organizations with opposing views on abortion rights Friday marked the 2-year anniversary of Kansas voters’ rejection of an anti-abortion amendment by offering distinct perspectives on the aftermath of that landslide decision.

Crime & Courts July 21, 2024 - 8:54 pm

2024 primary election guide for Lawrence and Douglas County voters

by Lawrence Times

Five countywide elected offices and several state Legislature seats representing Lawrence are up for grabs this election year. Here’s where you can find all our key primary coverage in one place.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 21, 2024 - 5:55 pm

Early voting is underway in Douglas County; here’s how to cast your ballot on or before Election Day

by Lawrence Times

Many important local elections have key primary races coming up Tuesday, Aug. 6. Here’s how to cast your ballot by mail, early in person, or on Election Day.

Lawrence news July 20, 2024 - 9:31 pm

Meet the candidates for Kansas Senate District 2

by Lawrence Times

Two sitting legislators are vying to represent most of Lawrence in the Kansas Senate. They went into depth in this questionnaire about their unique perspectives, the experience they would bring to the office if elected and more.

Lawrence news July 20, 2024 - 8:27 pm

Meet the candidates for Kansas House District 46

by Lawrence Times

Three Democrats are running in the House District 46 race to represent a large part of Lawrence including downtown, KU and parts of North Lawrence. This race will likely be decided in the Aug. 6 primary.

Lawrence news July 20, 2024 - 6:41 pm

Meet the candidates for Kansas Senate District 19

by Lawrence Times

Three Democratic candidates running to represent Lecompton and parts of northwestern Lawrence and Douglas County included in Kansas Senate District 19 shared the top issues motivating them to run and much more. Republicans did not respond.

Lawrence news July 20, 2024 - 3:33 pm

Meet a candidate for Kansas House District 10

by Lawrence Times

Suzanne Wikle is running as a Democrat to represent mostly southeastern parts of Lawrence in Kansas House District 10. Wikle (rhymes with Michael) shared her background in policy and advocacy, plus her views on child care, affordable health care and more.

Lawrence news July 20, 2024 - 2:26 pm

Meet a candidate for Kansas Senate District 9

by Lawrence Times

Norman Mallicoat, Democrat running to represent Baldwin City, Eudora and eastern Douglas County as part of Senate District 9, shared his views on Medicaid expansion, cannabis and more in our questionnaire. Republican candidates didn’t respond.

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