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PoliticsKansas City Star
Alex Padilla is close to Kamala Harris. What does that mean if she’s elected president?
Could Alex Padilla become the “president whisperer?”
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USAbilene Reflector-Chronicle, Kan.
Results are in: Peterson, Roelofsen win county commissioner, Abilene votes no on quality of life tax
After delaying by a few days, the canvass of the 2024 primary election did not change any of the outcomes from the unofficial results. Canvass took place Aug. 19. Lynn Peterson will continue as Dickinson County Commissioner district two. He beat John Kollhoff by 26 votes. Kenny Roelofsen held onto his lead for Dickinson County Commissioner district three with an official total of 415 votes. He ...
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USKansas City Star
Property tax uproar fuels push for question on Jackson County ballot. But is it too late?
Whether it goes on the ballot this fall or not, the push to elect Jackson County’s assessor once again is not going away.
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PoliticsKSNT Topeka
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz now official Democrat Party nominees for president, vice-president in Kansas
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Vice-President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz are now officially certified as the presidential and vice-presidential nominees for the Democrat Party in Kansas. The Kansas Secretary of State’s (SOS) Office shared Monday, Aug. 20 through a social media post that Harris and Walz are the Democrat Party’s nominees for the presidency […]
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USKansas City Star
‘Time to turn the page’: Attempt to recall Prairie Village mayor after housing saga fails
“In the end, through defamatory lies, truth wins,” the mayor said.
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PoliticsKSNT Topeka
DNC’s second night to feature Obamas, swing state Democrats
Editor’s note: Beginning at noon CT, the video player above will feature live views and interviews from the DNC, leading into tonight’s prime-time coverage. (NEXSTAR) – After focusing on the family life and accomplishments of President Joe Biden as well as the historic campaign of Hillary Clinton on the first night of the Democratic National […]
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USWDAF
Mayor Lucas talks on transportation ahead of World Cup, other issues at DNC
Mayor Lucas talked about hot topics in Kansas City as they relate to the bigger political picture, including World Cup transportation, the Chiefs and Royals' futures, and how the presidential candidates' economic policies may impact the area.
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USWDAF
Jackson County votes to put Chiefs only sales tax question on November ballot
In the latest plan, the Chiefs would have their own tax. For both teams it was 3/8 cent sales tax. Now it would be a quarter percent
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PoliticsWichita Eagle
As DNC kicks off in Chicago, Nancy Pelosi downplays rift with Joe Biden
Pelosi, who has tremendous clout in her party, was seen as a decisive voice in advising Biden to drop out.
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PoliticsKansas City Star
What you can expect at the Democratic convention in Chicago: Kamala Harris, Tim Walz and more
Harris became the Democrats’ presidential candidate less than a month ago.
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USKansas City Star
KCK district OKs $180 million bond for school improvements to appear on November ballot
After a higher-dollar proposal failed at the polls in May, school board members forwarded a new plan that district officials say will not increase the tax rate.
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PoliticsThe Topeka Capital-Journal
Kris Kobach joins Montana lawsuit in Kansas vs. Joe Biden order on voter access
Three years after President Joe Biden signed an executive order on voting access, Kris Kobach is part of a lawsuit led by Montana and filed in Kansas.
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USKansas City Star
Royals, city of KC studying new downtown stadium site. Mayor Lucas wants to avoid vote
The Kansas City Royals are still exploring stadium sites in downtown KC, with one conversation ramping up, sources told The Star.
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USKSNT Topeka
Judge could force City of Topeka to let residents decide on property tax increase
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Topeka man is suing the city, claiming it ignored what he calls a lawful petition. The petition’s creator Earl McIntosh wants Topeka taxpayers, not the city council, to decide whether property taxes increase. After the council took no action on his petition last month, he’s filed a lawsuit demanding they take […]
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PoliticsKansas City Star
JD Vance coming to Kansas City area for high-dollar fundraiser to help pro-Trump efforts
A contribution of $10,000 entitles donors to a photo.
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USWDAF
A review of August Primary before November’s General Election
Republican Annie Presley, Democrat Jason Grill review outcomes in Missouri governor, attorney general races, and police funding measure Amendment 4.
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USKSNT Topeka
Commissioner Cook on August Primary, upcoming DOC ground breaking and more
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Shawnee County Commissioner Kevin Cook joined the 27 News Morning crew after his victory over Robert Soria in the August Primary. Commissioner Cook talks about his 11 years in the county role, changes he’d like to focus on if re-elected in November, the upcoming Department of Corrections groundbreaking ceremony and more. For […]

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SportsKansas City Star
Jason Sudeikis’ Ted Lasso has entered the presidential race ... as VP candidate Tim Walz
Vice President Kamala Harris’ pick for a running mate has drawn comparisons to ... Ted Lasso?
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PoliticsKSNW Wichita
GOP and Kansas’ Democratic governor ousted targeted lawmakers in the state’s primary
Gov. Laura Kelly and her allies have unseated a fellow Democrat who consistently voted against her in the Kansas Legislature, while GOP voters ousted a lawmaker many Republicans blamed for Kelly's narrow reelection two years ago.
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PoliticsWDAF
Hawley ready to face Kunce in November election
The two opponents have already been jawing at each other about a potential debate, which started after posts on X from Hawley and then Kunce.
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USWDAF
Independence voters split 50/50 on 4 out of 5 charter review questions
The only question approved, Question 1, passed by the slimmest of margins; just 24 votes out of more than 17,000. Three other questions failed by about 100 votes each.
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USKSNT Topeka
Post-election audit starts in Kansas
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The audit for 2024 Primary Election has started across the Sunflower State. KSNT 27 News was there as the State began the formal process on Wednesday, Aug. 7. Election workers randomly selected races to audit in each of the state’s 105 counties. That includes one federal, one statewide and one local race in each […]
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PoliticsKSNT Topeka
The GOP and Kansas’ Democratic governor ousted targeted lawmakers in the state’s primary
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Gov. Laura Kelly and her allies have unseated a fellow Democrat who consistently voted against her in the Kansas Legislature, while GOP voters ousted a lawmaker many Republicans blamed for Kelly’s narrow reelection two years ago. Democratic state Rep. Marvin Robinson, of Kansas City, and Republican state Sen. Dennis Pyle, of Hiawatha, lost […]
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USKansas City Star
Here’s a roundup of ballot issues and races from the Kansas City area in Aug. 6 primary
From the Missouri governor’s race to the Johnson County sheriff and Kansas City police funding, here is a rundown of primary elections in the Kansas City area.
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USAbilene Reflector-Chronicle, Kan.
2024 primary election: Davis secures county sheriff, sales tax, county commissioner results undecided
The unofficial primary election results left a few races undecided in Abilene and Dickinson County. The quality of life sales tax question and the county commissioner district 2 and district 3 results are subject to change until after the Aug. 15 canvass. Jerry Davis swept the race for county sheriff with 1,589 votes. Lynn Battishill garnered 684 votes, and Kalen Robinson garnered 799. Since ...
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USKSNW Wichita
Kansas Secretary of State initiates post-election audit process
The Kansas Secretary of State's Office announced it will conduct the random selection of races to be audited for the 2024 primary election on Wednesday, in accordance with Kansas law.
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PoliticsWichita Eagle
Kansas’ Derek Schmidt wins Republican nomination for Congress, marking political comeback
Two years after losing to Gov. Laura Kelly, Schmidt was able to quickly build support and win the Republican nomination for Kansas’ 2nd District
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USAbilene Reflector-Chronicle, Kan.
What Abilene’s ballots look like for 2024 primary election
The following shows the party candidates and ballot question Abilene residents will vote on today in the 2024 primary election. Ballot question Shall a special purpose retailers' sales tax in the amount of three and one half tenths of one percent (0.35%) be levied in the City of Abilene, Kansas to take effect January 1, 2025 or as soon thereafter as such tax may be levied by the Kansas ...
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USKSNT Topeka
Nancy Boyda will face Republican Derek Schmidt for District 2 Congressional seat
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Nancy Boyda has punched her name on the ticket for Kansas’s 2nd Congressional District race. Boyda will represent the Democratic party in the race to fill the 2nd Congressional District seat. She beat opponent Matt Kleinmann. She will go head to head with Republican Derek Schmidt in the General Election in Tuesday, […]
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USThe Topeka Capital-Journal
Shawnee County Commission incumbents win primary challenges
County election offices reported unofficial tallies Tuesday night but won't have provisional ballots and mail ballots that come in during the three-day grace period.
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PoliticsKSNT Topeka
Kansas Democratic Party Chair reacts to Harris’ VP announcement
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Kansas Democratic Party is reacting to Vice President Harris’ choice for Vice President. Party chair, Jeanna Repass said the party believes Walz will help Harris to put working families, seniors and young people first. She also said the qualities Walz brings to the ballot will make him a great choice for the ticket. “Governor Walz is a straight […]
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USKSNT Topeka
Prasanth Reddy faces Davids in Kansas Congressional race in November
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Prasanth Reddy is set to face off against Sharice Davids for the 3rd District Congressional seat. Reddy will represent the Republican party in the race to fill the 3rd Congressional District seat. This seat has been filled by Davids since 2018, where she is currently serving her third term. Davids and Crnkovich/ […]
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USWDAF
Questions on bond, sales tax to expand Platte County jail fails
Voters in the Northland considered a pair of issues, including the Platte County jail, in Tuesday's primary election.
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PoliticsThe Topeka Capital-Journal
These candidates won GOP and Democratic primaries for Topeka seats in Kansas Legislature
Preliminary results show clear winners in four contested primaries for Topeka seats in the Kansas Legislature in the Aug. 6, 2024, primary election.
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USKansas City Star
After switching parties, moderate Johnson County commissioner advances in primary
The two candidates moving to the general election have starkly different views on county spending and the proposed homeless shelter project in Johnson County.
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USSalina Journal
These candidates came out on top in 2024 Saline County primary
Results for the 2024 primary elections in Saline County Commission and other races.
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PoliticsKansas City Star
Here’s the Kansas Republican who will face Democratic Rep. Sharice Davids in November
Prasanth Reddy, a political newcomer, has earned the backing of national Republicans as he seeks to win back suburban voters in Johnson County and take down Davids.
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USKansas City Star
Johnson County District Attorney Steve Howe, Democratic challenger, advance in primary
Howe easily won his Republican primary, while the race between two Democrats was much closer.
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USWDAF
Bedford beats Johnson County Sheriff Hayden in August Primary
After a dramatic campaign season, the results are in for the Johnson County Sheriff GOP Primary candidate
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USKansas City Star
In three-way race, Melesa Johnson wins Democratic primary for Jackson County prosecutor
Three candidates vied in the Democratic primary to replace longtime prosecutor Jean Peters Baker, who did not seek reelection.
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USKansas City Star
Johnson County Sheriff Hayden loses primary amid anger over his election investigation
Doug Bedford’s victory signaled discontent among a majority of Republican voters over Hayden’s long-running and controversial election fraud investigation.
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PoliticsKSNT Topeka
Schmidt wins Democrat race after Gov. Kelly’s endorsement
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Patrick Schmidt wins the Kansas Senate 19 Primary race, after an endorsement from the Sunflower State’s Governor Laura Kelly’s PAC. Schmidt has stamped his name on the November ballots as the Democratic candidate for the Senate 19 seat. The full endorsement statement is below: “Governor Kelly’s Middle of the Road PAC’s mission is […]
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PoliticsThe Topeka Capital-Journal
Republican Derek Schmidt and Democrat Nancy Boyda win Kansas congressional primaries
Republican Derek Schmidt and Democrat Nancy Boyda won the primary elections for the Kansas 2nd Congressional District on Aug. 6, 2024.
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USKSNW Wichita
Election results for Sedgwick County Commission District 3 race
Stepanie Wise won the Republican nomination and will face Celeste Racette, the Democratic nominee, in November's general election.
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USKansas City Star
Joe Vanover claims win in Platte County commissioner Republican primary election
Joe Vanover, who is running for his second term, claimed about 57% of votes cast.
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USKansas City Star
Shanna Burns wins primary race for Platte County public administrator
Shanna Burns, who was running for her second term in the office, won her primary with about 61% of votes cast.
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USKSNT Topeka
Cook to face McClure in November election for County Commission seat
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kevin Cook is set to go up against Republican Henry McClure to claim the Shawnee County Commission District 2 seat. Cook beat Robert Soria in the race to see who will represent the Democratic party in the Shawnee County Commission District 2 race. After winning the General Election by 122 votes, Cook […]
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USKSNT Topeka
Mays keeps Shawnee County commission seat
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Shawnee County District 3 Commissioner Incumbent Aaron Mays will keep his seat. Mays, who has been a commissioner since 2019, beat Republican opponent Brett Blackburn 3,267 to 2,234. According to the Shawnee County Election Office, no Democratic candidate registered to run for the District 3 Commission seat, so this election will not […]
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USKansas City Star
Embattled KCK Democrat who delivered key GOP votes loses reelection in crowded primary
After voting against his party, Marvin Robinson lost his primary to represent northeastern Kansas City, Kansas.
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PoliticsKSNW Wichita
Kansas’ former attorney general wins the Republican nomination for an open congressional seat
A former Kansas attorney general and failed candidate for governor has found at least initial success in his political comeback attempt, winning Tuesday’s Republican primary for an open U.S. House seat.
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USKSNT Topeka
Schmidt wins Republican race for District 2 in Congress, will face Democrat in November
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Derek Schmidt wins the Republican nod for Kansas’s 2nd Congressional District race. Schmidt will represent the Republican party in the race to fill the 2nd Congressional District seat. This seat is currently held by Jake LaTurner, who announced he will not be seeking reelection in 2024. LaTurner served two terms in Washington […]
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USWichita Eagle
Here’s who has won in south-central Kansas Senate and House primary races
The results are unofficial until votes are canvassed next week.
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USWichita Eagle
Jacqueline Kelly wins only competitive primary for Sedgwick County district judge
No Democrats filed to run for the judgeship, giving Kelly a clear path to replacing retiring Judge Patrick Walters.
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USWichita Eagle
Here’s who will face off in November in race for western Sedgwick County Commission seat
District 3 includes much of west Wichita, as well as Andale, Bentley, Cheney, Colwich, Garden Plain, Goddard, Mount Hope and Viola.
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USWichita Eagle
2024 Sedgwick County and Wichita-area primary election results
Get unofficial voting results for election races in Sedgwick County.
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PoliticsWichita Eagle
Harris picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as running mate
Her pick could energize Democrats and get voters to the polls in swing states.
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USKansas City Star
Jackson County 2024 primary election live results: prosecutor, sheriff, sales tax issues
Get live updates here to key Jackson County races, including the U.S. Senate, governor primaries and KCPD funding question all night long.
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Johnson County 2024 live primary election results: U.S. House, sheriff, district attorney
Follow along with our live election results to find out which candidates won their primaries in Johnson County.
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Wyandotte County 2024 live primary election results: Kansas Legislature seats & more
Find election results from today’s primary in Wyandotte County.
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USKansas City Star
Kansas 2024 live primary election results: U.S. House, Johnson County sheriff & more
Here’s where the vote stands across Kansas following election night, including the U.S. House, state legislature and Johnson County sheriff.
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USWDAF
Kansas City election official says voter turnout lower than expected for primary
For some voters, having their voices heard about local questions and races is a priority.
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PoliticsKSNW Wichita
Kansas sees 2 political comeback bids in primary
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — An open congressional seat in eastern Kansas inspired two political comeback attempts in the state’s primary Tuesday, one from the last Democrat to hold it and the other from a former Republican attorney general who lost the 2022 governor’s race. Three-term former Attorney General Derek Schmidt has former President Donald Trump’s endorsement in a five-candidate […]
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PoliticsWichita Eagle
Who is Tim Walz, Kamala Harris’ pick for vice president? Here’s what we know
Will the Minnesota governor help or hurt the Democratic ticket in 2024?
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PoliticsWichita Eagle
Democratic nominee Kamala Harris picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as running mate
Her pick could energize Democrats and get voters to the polls in swing states.
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USKSNW Wichita
Polls open for 2024 Kansas primary election: What you need to know
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Kansans are casting their ballot in the 2024 primary election. In Wichita, polls opened at 6 a.m., and across the rest of the state, polls opened at 7 a.m. Visit VoteKansas.gov to check your registration status, view a sample ballot, or find your polling location. Issues voters are deciding on: Contested federal races […]
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USThe Topeka Capital-Journal
Why Kansas Legislature's audit committee subpoenaed records from 2022 election
Kansas lawmakers have renewed an audit and subpoenaed 2022 election records from Ford County after the clerk previously denied access to auditors.
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PoliticsThe Topeka Capital-Journal
Tuesday is Election Day. Here's what to know before you head to the polls to vote
Tuesday is Election Day in Kansas. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Here's what to know before you vote in the Aug. 6, 2024, primary.
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USGreat Bend Tribune, Kan.
Voters will decide the fate of Great Bend's 1/2-cent sales tax
Aug. 5—A half-cent sales tax that went into effect in 2020 is set to end in 2025 unless Great Bend residents vote for it to continue. At Monday's Great Bend City Council meeting, a resolution was passed that will place the question on the ballot in the Nov. 5 general election. As soon as the resolution was approved, the City was ready to post information about the sales tax on its website, ...
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USWDAF
Independence police salary proposition under microscope ahead of elections
Taxpayers have a pretty big decision to make over in independence.
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PoliticsKansas City Star
Republicans claim Kamala Harris was the U.S. Senate’s most liberal member. Is that true?
The GOP’s bashing of her Senate record is a big part of its strategy to define the largely-unknown Harris to voters.
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USKSNT Topeka
Last-minute need to knows for KS Primary Election
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Election Day can be stressful. Here’s some last-minute details and information to help prepare voters for the 2024 Primary Election. If you are a registered Democrat, Republican, or an Unaffiliated voter who wishes to join a party, you’re able to vote in the Kansas Primary election Tuesday, Aug. 6. The deadline to […]
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USKSNW Wichita
Election conspiracies could sink a Kansas sheriff
The sheriff in Kansas' most populous county faced no opposition to his reelection four years ago, extending a decades-long Republican lock on the office despite big gains locally by Democrats during the Trump era. Then he took on election fraud as a cause.
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USThe Topeka Capital-Journal
After court blocks Kansas law, civic group will resume voter registration drives
Civic advocacy group Loud Light will resume voter registration activities after a Shawnee County judge blocked a Kansas election law.
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USWichita Eagle
Learn more about the candidates before heading to the polls. Here are voter guides & more
Here’s what to know about the primary candidates for Sedgwick County Commission, judge and Legislature.
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USWichita Eagle
Who gave money to candidates? Search donations in the Sedgwick Co. Commission races
Curious who donated money to candidates in the Sedgwick County Commission races? We have a database for you to search.
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PoliticsThe Topeka Capital-Journal
Some Democrats don't like that Laura Kelly's PAC is getting involved in Kansas primaries
Kansas Democrats are divided over Gov. Laura Kelly using her Middle of the Road PAC to attack fellow Democrats, particularly Topeka's Vic Miller.
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USKSNT Topeka
Shawnee County Parks & Recreation gives back as summer winds down
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Shawnee County Parks and Recreation is wrapping up the summer by giving back. Parks and Rec staff members spent today handing out water bottles and other fun items around the trails, parks, and aquatic centers as a way to thank the community for coming out and using their facilities. “There’s just so […]
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USKSNW Wichita
Sedgwick County offering 14 ballot drop box locations
The Sedgwick County Election Office has ballot drop boxes at 14 locations around Sedgwick County.
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PoliticsKSNW Wichita
What to expect in the Kansas state primaries
Kansas voters will choose their parties’ nominees for the U.S. House, the state legislature and the state Board of Education in primaries on Tuesday.
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