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2024 primary election guide for Lawrence and Douglas County voters
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.
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Former U.S. Rep. Tim Huelskamp connected to false text about Kansas abortion amendment
Former U.S. Rep. Tim Huelskamp is behind the false text message about the constitutional amendment that enraged Democrats on Monday, the Washington Post reports.
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It’s Election Day! Here’s how to cast your ballot in Douglas County
All registered Kansas voters may vote in today’s special primary election. Here’s what you need to know to cast your ballot.
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Kansas voters receive text messages spouting lies about amendment vote
Voters across Kansas on Monday were receiving text messages containing inaccurate information about the constitutional amendment on Tuesday’s ballot.
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‘This vote is final’: Lawmakers emphasize weight of Kansas amendment vote ahead of Tuesday election
Tuesday’s vote is the last opportunity for Kansas voters to protect the state’s current abortion rights, Democratic legislators say. And if the amendment on the ballot passes, there will be little to no opportunity anytime soon for it to be overturned.
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Kansas voters diving into first statewide referendum on abortion since Roe overturned
Democratic voters are being targeted with an unsolicited text message that falsely claims a “yes” vote on the amendment would preserve reproductive rights in Kansas. The constitutional amendment vote is also drawing piles of cash, misleading ads, and church activism.
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Two Lawrence churches vandalized ahead of Aug. 2 vote
Two Lawrence churches were vandalized overnight with pro-choice messaging on the eve of Kansas’ vote on a constitutional amendment that would allow the state Legislature to ban abortion.
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Voters line up out the door at Douglas County Elections office; Election Day is Tuesday
Douglas County voters showed up to the polls in droves Monday — the last opportunity to cast a ballot early, before Election Day. Here are some photos + how to cast your ballot tomorrow.