Voters in November will elect two Lawrence city commissioners and three Lawrence school board members. Here are some opportunities coming up to get to know the candidates better, plus info on forums we’ve covered so far.
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Lawrence City Commission candidates discussed combatting the city’s housing shortage at a forum Wednesday hosted by local real estate agents and home builders.
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Lawrence City Commission candidates at a forum Monday said tax incentives with accountability measures will help the city grow infrastructure and jobs, and they discussed differing views on debt-financing projects.
Four candidates for Lawrence City Commission — two who have previously served and two newcomers — will face off in the Nov. 4 election. Here’s what experience they say qualifies them to run, how they’d resolve pressing issues in the city and much more.
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Lawrence City Commission candidates at a forum Wednesday said annexation is necessary to achieve affordability in the city. They also discussed the city’s response to homelessness.
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All seven Lawrence school board candidates answered questions about safety, diversity, equity and inclusion, and school funding at a forum Sunday afternoon.
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Folks can get to know the four candidates for Lawrence City Commission during two upcoming forums to be hosted by former mayors. Candidates will not have the questions ahead of time, according to the organizers.
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A nonpartisan civic forum will introduce voters to Lawrence school board candidates and their platforms in advance of the Nov. 4 general election.
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Around 11.7% of registered Lawrence voters cast a ballot in the 2025 city primary election — more than average, as city-level primaries typically end up around 10%.
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Bob Schumm, Kristine Polian, Bart Littlejohn and Mike Courtney will face off for two Lawrence City Commission seats in the Nov. 4 general election.
