Republican U.S. Rep. Tracey Mann and Democratic challenger Paul Buskirk shared frustration Thursday that Congress failed to pass a new five-year Farm Bill despite a reprieve when gridlock blocked progress a year ago.
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A major change to the structure of Lawrence’s city government is on the upcoming general election ballot, and voters will have a chance Thursday to learn more about the potential impact.
The race for five seats on the Kansas State Board of Education could dramatically shift the board’s political makeup, which could reshape academic standards or the way schools approach social-emotional learning.
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One candidate for Douglas County district attorney touted his career in prosecution, and the other said his community ties help compensate for less experience. But both agreed during a forum Monday evening that the office needs revitalization.
Wichita State University political science chairwoman Alexandra Middlewood suspects Kansas Republicans made a tactical error by gerrymandering left-leaning Lawrence into the conservative, rural 1st congressional district that extends to the Colorado border.
Democratic congressional candidate Nancy Boyda failed to disclose who paid for her ads, according to a complaint filed by the Kansas GOP chairman. Boyda admitted to “clerical errors” but said Republicans were trying to distract voters.
Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
After more than 200 mail-in ballots from Douglas County voters were not counted in the August primary, local election officials are working to ensure similar problems don’t arise in November.
Kansans have just less than a month to get registered to vote if they want to cast a ballot in the Tuesday, Nov. 5 general election.
Democrat Nancy Boyda wants voters in the 2nd District congressional race to know that Republican opponent Derek Schmidt owns a home in both Independence and Lawrence. Schmidt’s campaign wants people to know he is focused on “issues voters actually care about.”
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Several forums where community members can hear from candidates running in local and state races are set for the coming weeks, ahead of the Tuesday, Nov. 5 general election.
