Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Nancy Boyda and Libertarian-turned-Republican Michael Ogle filed Monday to expand to seven the major party candidates drawn to the 2nd District vacancy created by the decision of GOP Congressman Jake LaTurner to not seek reelection.
Tonda Hill, a Lawrence resident who is currently a prosecutor in Wyandotte County with a focus on sex crimes, is running as a Democrat 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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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.
Matt Kleinmann has filed as a Democrat in the 2nd District race for the U.S. House. Former AG Derek Schmidt and former congressional staffer Jeff Kahrs are seeking the GOP nomination.
The Lawrence/Douglas County chapter of Women for Kansas is kicking off election season early with an online forum for candidates of Senate District 19.
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Brooklynne Mosley, an Air Force veteran and community organizer living in East Lawrence, has kicked off her campaign for Kansas House District 46.
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.
A former staff member for two Kansas congressmen and an appointee in the state and federal government Thursday said he would seek the Republican Party’s nomination to replace outgoing GOP U.S. Rep. Jake LaTurner in the 2nd District.
Former Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced Friday he would run for the congressional seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Jake LaTurner.
