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Lawrence Life August 5, 2022 - 9:09 pm

Here are the places in Douglas County where voters said ‘no’ the loudest

by Mackenzie Clark

A strong majority of voters at all 44 of Douglas County’s polling places voted “no” Tuesday in order to protect abortion rights. But in the heart of Lawrence, in particular, voters said “no” loud and proud.

Health August 3, 2022 - 1:17 pm

Kansas abortion-rights activists emphasized attack on personal rights to defeat amendment

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

For Ashley All, the effort to defeat a constitutional amendment that would have eliminated abortion rights is the most consequential campaign the Kansas political veteran has worked on.

Christina Craig/Lawrence Times
Health August 2, 2022 - 10:04 pm

Kansas voters soundly defeat amendment that could’ve led to abortion ban

by Lawrence Times

In an outcome that may ripple through politics nationwide, Kansas voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly defeated a constitutional amendment that could have led to the banning of abortion in the state.

Tricia Masenthin/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 2, 2022 - 9:49 pm

Incumbent Douglas County Commissioner Patrick Kelly advances to general election

by Tricia Masenthin

Voters in the Douglas County Commission’s 1st District chose incumbent Patrick Kelly over Dustin Stumblingbear […]

Health August 2, 2022 - 7:26 pm

Election results: Kansas’ abortion amendment vote, Douglas County Commission primary and more

by Lawrence Times

Result charts here for the big 3 ballot items for Lawrence voters: the constitutional amendment, Douglas County Commission District 1 Democratic primary, and U.S. Senate primaries.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Health August 2, 2022 - 12:44 pm

Voters hitting the polls in Douglas County; turnout is ‘extremely heavy’

by Lawrence Times

Voters are flocking to the polls in Lawrence as a routine summer primary election is overshadowed and supercharged by a vote on a constitutional amendment that could decide the future of abortion in Kansas.

Lawrence news August 2, 2022 - 12:11 pm

Former U.S. Rep. Tim Huelskamp connected to false text about Kansas abortion amendment

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector

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.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 2, 2022 - 12:01 am

It’s Election Day! Here’s how to cast your ballot in Douglas County

by Lawrence Times

All registered Kansas voters may vote in today’s special primary election. Here’s what you need to know to cast your ballot.

Lawrence news August 1, 2022 - 6:33 pm

Kansas voters receive text messages spouting lies about amendment vote

by Mackenzie Clark

Voters across Kansas on Monday were receiving text messages containing inaccurate information about the constitutional amendment on Tuesday’s ballot.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Health August 1, 2022 - 5:30 pm

‘This vote is final’: Lawmakers emphasize weight of Kansas amendment vote ahead of Tuesday election

by Cuyler Dunn

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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