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Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 28, 2022 - 5:15 pm

Karen Willey selected as next Douglas County commissioner

by Chloe Anderson

Douglas County Democratic precinct committeepeople voted Sunday for Karen Willey to represent the third Douglas County commission district.

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Lawrence news August 25, 2022 - 5:57 pm

Douglas County precinct committeepeople to select county commissioner to replace Portillo

by Conner Mitchell

The 46 Democratic precinct committeepeople in Douglas County’s 3rd County Commission District will vote Sunday on a replacement for departing Commissioner Shannon Portillo.

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 […]

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 July 23, 2022 - 5:23 pm

Meet the Democratic candidates for Douglas County Commission District 1

by Lawrence Times

Voters in the first Douglas County commission district who are registered as Democrats will soon decide which candidate advances to face two opponents in the general election.

Lawrence news July 20, 2022 - 1:06 pm

Lawrence elected leaders face threats, polarization in a changing climate for public servants

by Cuyler Dunn

When she first ran for election to the Lawrence school board more than a decade ago, Shannon Kimball wanted to help her community and her city’s public schools. Her most recent term has shown her a side of the job she hadn’t seen before.

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Lawrence news June 6, 2022 - 2:16 pm

Douglas County Commissioner Shannon Portillo accepts job in Arizona

by Lawrence Times

Douglas County Commissioner Shannon Portillo has accepted a position at Arizona State University and will soon leave her role on the commission, she announced Monday.

August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence news June 1, 2022 - 4:43 pm

Douglas County voters: Here’s who’s running for office after the first of two filing deadlines

by Lawrence Times

The first of two filing deadlines to run for elected office this year was noon Wednesday. Here are the candidates who have filed for those offices, plus issues that will be on the ballots.

Lawrence news May 20, 2022 - 10:10 am

Want to run for office this year? Here are the filing deadlines

by Lawrence Times

Some, but not all, election filing deadlines are different this year because of the delay caused by redistricting.

Lawrence news May 18, 2022 - 8:35 pm

Douglas County Commission focuses on landlord relations during work session on needs of unhoused people

by Tricia Masenthin

Douglas County Commissioners on Wednesday heard the challenges facing an end to chronic homelessness in the county.

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