President Donald Trump endorses Ty Masterson in GOP campaign for governor
President Donald Trump endorsed Senate President Ty Masterson on Sunday in the Republican primary for Kansas governor.
United Kansas Party nominates Lawrence’s Scott Morgan in secretary of state’s race
The newly formed United Kansas Party nominated Lawrence resident Scott Morgan to mount a campaign for Kansas secretary of state.
Kansas abortion rights advocate hoping for encore defeat of constitutional amendment in August vote
Kansas Abortion Fund president Sandy Brown wants Kansans to show up in August and repeat their 2022 decision to defeat a constitutional amendment that could upend abortion rights in the state.
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Speaker to discuss amendment that would change Kansas Supreme Court justice selection process
A speaker at a Lawrence event this week will offer info about a constitutional amendment coming up on voters’ primary election ballots that would change how Kansas Supreme Court justices are selected.
Lawrence Democrats take aim at Kansas Republican’s congressional seat
A pair of Democrats from Lawrence with personal grievances about the Trump administration are challenging incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Tracey Mann for his 1st District seat.
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Looking ahead in Lawrence: Here are some key changes coming in 2026
From rec center access fees and some transit fares to the many key city positions changing hands and elected offices on voters’ ballots, here are key things Lawrence folks should know going into 2026.
Gov. Laura Kelly offers formal endorsement of Democratic Sen. Ethan Corson for governor
Gov. Laura Kelly has endorsed state Sen. Ethan Corson for governor, favoring a “true middle-of-the-road” politician she believed could draw enough votes from Kansas Republicans, Democrats and independents to prevail in 2026.
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Virtual event to shed light on amendment proposing change to Kansas Supreme Court selection process
Women for Kansas will host a virtual talk to inform voters about a 2026 ballot question proposing that voters elect Kansas Supreme Court justices, rather than justices being selected through a merit-based process.
Rivals launch fight over Kansas constitutional amendment to elect Supreme Court justices
Campaigns for and against a proposed amendment to the Kansas Constitution allowing direct election of justices to the Kansas Supreme Court have begun the one-year charge to the August 2026 primary election where the issue will be decided.
Kansas election for attorney general in 2026 may become a repeat of 2022 showdown
Democrat Chris Mann, of Lawrence, said Wednesday the time had come to declare his candidacy for attorney general in a bid to unseat Republican incumbent Kris Kobach in 2026.
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