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August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Business September 28, 2023 - 8:50 pm

Camping, vandalism are hot topics at Downtown Lawrence Inc. candidate forum

by Mackenzie Clark & August Rudisell

Candidates for Lawrence City Commission on Thursday answered questions touching on issues that are key to many members of Downtown Lawrence Inc.

Maya Hodison/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news September 20, 2023 - 8:25 pm

Lawrence City Commission candidates generally agree city needs much housing progress, Pallet Shelter Village

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence has a long way to go from a housing standpoint, candidates vying for three seats on the Lawrence City Commission agreed during a forum Wednesday.

Education September 18, 2023 - 6:48 pm

Save the dates: Lawrence City Commission, school board candidate forums coming up

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence voters will have more chances to get to know the candidates vying for the elected positions that most directly affect day-to-day life.

Lawrence news September 16, 2023 - 1:16 pm

Meet the 2023 Lawrence City Commission candidates

by Lawrence Times

Meet the candidates who are running to fill three Lawrence City Commission seats that are up for election.

Education September 16, 2023 - 1:16 pm

Meet the 2023 Lawrence school board candidates

by Lawrence Times

Five Lawrence school board seats are going to be decided on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Meet the 11 candidates who are running to serve.

Lawrence news August 5, 2023 - 7:10 pm

See where Lawrence City Commission, school board primary candidates fared best

by Mackenzie Clark

Both the Lawrence City Commission and Lawrence school board primary races showed east-west splits when looking at which candidates came in first at each polling place.

Lawrence Life August 2, 2023 - 9:07 am

How Lawrence elections work: Get a glimpse behind the scenes

by Jordan Winter

This episode of Lawrence Times TV gives a behind-the-scenes look at the Douglas County election headquarters, just hours before they announced the results of Tuesday’s primary election.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 1, 2023 - 7:27 pm

Dever, Lawrence City Commission incumbents take top 4; Kimball, Miner to advance in school board race

by Cuyler Dunn

As unofficial final results were handed out for the Lawrence City Commission and school board primary races, multiple candidates emphasized the importance of their strategy as they advance to the general election in November: interacting directly with voters.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 1, 2023 - 12:04 am

It’s Election Day in Lawrence; here’s what you need to know

by Lawrence Times

Voters today will narrow the fields of Lawrence City Commission and Lawrence school board candidates. Elected officials in those positions make some of the decisions that reach closest to home.

Mac Moore/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 31, 2023 - 6:36 pm

Lawrence school board primary candidates share views on school closures, relationship with administrators and more

by Lawrence Times

Getting ready to vote? Here are the Lawrence school board primary candidates’ thoughts on the board’s relationship with district administration, the board’s choice to close two schools, and who should make decisions on “controversial” lesson topics.

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