The three candidates running for the Kansas Senate, 2nd District seat will respond to voter questions in live online chats next week on www.ljworld.com.

On Monday, Democrat Marci Francisco, a former Lawrence mayor, will chat at 1 p.m. (Submit a question early for Francisco.)

On Tuesday, incumbent Republican Mark Buhler, who now holds the seat, will chat at 1 p.m. (Submit a question early for Buhler.)

And on Thursday, Jim Mullins, a former conservative Republican who joined the Reform Party to run against Buhler, will chat at 1 p.m. (Submit a question early for Mullins.)

The transcripts will remain on the Web site through the election.