Republican Ty Masterson rode President Donald Trump’s endorsement to victory Tuesday in a seven-candidate gubernatorial primary, while Democrat Cindy Holscher shrugged off Gov. Laura Kelly’s blessing of a rival candidate to win the party’s nomination.
Primary election results brought few surprises for statewide offices as most candidates ran unopposed. The lone exception was a skirmish between Democrats Jennifer Day and Samuel Lane.
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Attendees at the Douglas County Democrats’ watch party in downtown Lawrence celebrated the failure of a proposed constitutional amendment as well as local candidates’ successes. Rep. Suzanne Wikle will retain her house seat.
All registered Kansas voters can cast ballots in the Aug. 4 primary election. Here’s a guide to help Douglas County voters make informed decisions on county, state and federal races.
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The Lawrence school district is shifting to a stricter personal electronic device policy that will require students to keep cell phones out of sight and inaccessible during the school day, bringing the district into compliance with a new state law.
Two Democrats are running to represent parts of central, eastern and southeastern Lawrence as the representative for House District 10. Here’s where they stand on some key issues.
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A transgender woman who works at KU was notified Friday that she had been reported for using the women’s restroom.
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Just days remain before the deadline to register to vote or update your voter registration for the upcoming primary election, which includes a constitutional amendment and some Douglas County Commission seats.
The number of virtual and non-public school students taking part in public school activities across Kansas jumped 154% in the past three years after a 2023 law forced school districts to allow participation, an audit found.
The ACLU of Kansas and League of Women Voters of Kansas put the secretary of state on notice of a potential lawsuit alleging a new election-related state statute conflicts with federal election law.
