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State Government August 27, 2024 - 11:02 am

Kansas abortion laws and taxes could hinge on whether Democrats break the GOP supermajority

by Zane Irwin, Kansas News Service

Three major questions will determine Democratic Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto power in her last two years. Her ability to block Republican priorities will depend on a handful of key Statehouse races.

Lawrence news August 6, 2024 - 11:20 pm

Senate Republican and House Democrat ousted by primary challengers in Kansas legislative races

by Sherman Smith, Maya Smith & Grace Hills, Kansas Reflector

Kansas voters on Tuesday ousted an incumbent Senate Republican and House Democrat who were seen […]

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 6, 2024 - 7:40 pm

Douglas County primary election results: Loomis wins with nearly two-thirds of vote in DA race; Francisco wins race for Senate 2

by Mackenzie Clark & Maya Hodison

With almost all ballots counted, the incumbent Douglas County district attorney has lost her seat, a longtime incumbent state senator will hold on for the general election and a city commissioner could not unseat an incumbent county commissioner.

Lawrence news August 5, 2024 - 5:44 pm

Election Day is today! Here’s our 2024 primary guide for Lawrence and Douglas County voters

by Lawrence Times

Today’s primary election is a big one for Douglas County. Here’s where you can find our key need-to-know election info all in one place.

State Government August 2, 2024 - 3:47 pm

Two-year anniversary of historic Kansas abortion rights vote highlights lingering political gap

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector

Advocacy organizations with opposing views on abortion rights Friday marked the 2-year anniversary of Kansas voters’ rejection of an anti-abortion amendment by offering distinct perspectives on the aftermath of that landslide decision.

State News August 1, 2024 - 1:26 pm

Judge clears way for civic groups to resume voter registration drives

by Grace Hills, Kansas Reflector

Kansas civic groups are resuming voter registration efforts after a three-year-pause due to a law that made it a felony to “represent oneself as an election official.”

Crime & Courts July 21, 2024 - 8:54 pm

2024 primary election guide for Lawrence and Douglas County voters

by Lawrence Times

Five countywide elected offices and several state Legislature seats representing Lawrence are up for grabs this election year. Here’s where you can find all our key primary coverage in one place.

Lawrence news July 20, 2024 - 9:31 pm

Meet the candidates for Kansas Senate District 2

by Lawrence Times

Two sitting legislators are vying to represent most of Lawrence in the Kansas Senate. They went into depth in this questionnaire about their unique perspectives, the experience they would bring to the office if elected and more.

Lawrence news July 20, 2024 - 8:27 pm

Meet the candidates for Kansas House District 46

by Lawrence Times

Three Democrats are running in the House District 46 race to represent a large part of Lawrence including downtown, KU and parts of North Lawrence. This race will likely be decided in the Aug. 6 primary.

Lawrence news July 20, 2024 - 6:41 pm

Meet the candidates for Kansas Senate District 19

by Lawrence Times

Three Democratic candidates running to represent Lecompton and parts of northwestern Lawrence and Douglas County included in Kansas Senate District 19 shared the top issues motivating them to run and much more. Republicans did not respond.

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