Forums set for Douglas County DA, commission candidates
The NAACP and League of Women Voters of Lawrence-Douglas County on Saturday will host forums for candidates running for key offices in Douglas County.
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In forum, Democrats running for Douglas County district attorney discuss prosecutorial discretion
Democratic candidates running for Douglas County’s top prosecutor job were advised to be specific and set themselves apart Saturday during a packed forum at the Lawrence Public Library.
Women for Kansas to hold forum for Democratic Douglas County DA candidates
The local chapter of Women for Kansas will soon hold the first forum of election season for the Democratic candidates for Douglas County district attorney.
Douglas County voters: The filing deadline has passed. Here’s who’s running for election
The deadline to file to run for office passed at noon for this big election year. Here, find out which races will have primaries, which will be decided in the general election, which are unopposed, and who’s running in each of them.
Douglas County sheriff’s deputy was accused of misusing funds from police foundation
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has hired a deputy who resigned from his last job following accusations of misusing funds from a police foundation. The sheriff says the deputy made a mistake and deserves a chance to show that’s not who he is.
Lawrence Republican candidate to run for Douglas County district attorney
Mike Warner, of Lawrence, has announced plans to run as a Republican for Douglas County district attorney — the first time a Republican has run for the top prosecutor job since 2004.
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Douglas County voters: Here’s a look at candidates who have filed for election so far
Just more than a week remains for people to throw their hats into the ring for a big election year. The Douglas County Commission is adding two seats; every seat in the Legislature is up for grabs; and the top prosecutor job is on the ballot.
Defense attorney, Baldwin City prosecutor announces run for Douglas County DA
Dakota Loomis, a Lawrence defense attorney and the Baldwin City prosecutor, has announced his plans to run as a Democrat for Douglas County district attorney.
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Hearing panel recommends Douglas County DA receive censure in disciplinary complaint case
A panel of attorneys have released their final report on a complaint against the Douglas County district attorney, and they’re recommending she receive a public censure.
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Still no report, timeline for complaint case against Douglas County DA as election looms
A disciplinary complaint case against Douglas County District Attorney Suzanne Valdez is still up in the air about two months after a hearing on the matter.
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