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Election 2006

In-depth coverage of the races affecting Kansas. This section includes candidate profiles, focused coverage of individual races, Campaign Briefing blogs, campaign finance reports, the 2006 Voter Guide, and the most quickly-updated race results in the state.

6News video: Officials to discuss coal plants
February 22, 2008
Kansas House and Senate leaders will begin discussions on Monday on new energy legislation that seeks to clear the way for two coal-fired power plants in southwest Kansas.
Kline hires special prosecutor to target Morrison
Staff and wire reports
December 13, 2007
On Thursday, Johnson County Commissioners gave permission to Kline to select a special prosecutor to investigate what he called blackmail and telephone harassment.
Sebelius: Morrison should resign if charges proven true
By Scott Rothschild
December 10, 2007
Sebelius, who had welcomed Morrison when he switched to the Democratic Party, said she didn’t want to pre-judge Morrison, and noted that while he admitted to having the affair, he denied trying to use Carter to get information about Kline.
Boyda wants consumer chief to resign
By Scott Rothschild
November 24, 2007
U.S. Rep. Nancy Boyda, D-Kan., on Friday said the Consumer Product Safety Commission hasn’t done a good job inspecting toys, and she called for the resignation of its leader. “If she is unwilling or unable to keep our kids safe, then we need to replace her with somebody that is,” said Boyda, whose 2nd congressional district includes western Lawrence.
Interest stays strong for advance voting
J-W Staff Reports
February 16, 2007
Advance voting once again is proving popular in Douglas County.
Advance voting once again proving popular in Douglas County
February 15, 2007
In a little more than a week since it started, more than 100 people have voted at the county courthouse, and nearly 600 ballots have been mailed out.
Baldwin City faces primary election
Lack of filings seen for some city seats in Eudora, Lecompton
J-W Staff Reports
January 24, 2007
Baldwin City voters will have a primary election Feb. 27.
Kline accused of ethics violation
The Associated Press
December 21, 2006
The commission plans to have a hearing Jan. 17 on the allegations.
Operation Rescue names Kline its man of the year
Kansas attorney general wins award after losing election
J-W Staff Reports
December 18, 2006
Kansas attorney general wins award after losing election.
GOP claims campaign violations
Associated Press
December 11, 2006
A newly elected state representative and his supporters violated Kansas law by campaigning too close to polling places, a complaint filed by the Sedgwick County Republican Party alleges.
Kansas Democrats’ victory seen as ‘bellwether’ for party
By Scott Rothschild
November 19, 2006
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius’ father, John Gilligan, has seen numerous political battles. But on election night, the 85-year-old former governor of Ohio made a bold prediction after his daughter won re-election in Kansas and Democrats made significant gains both statewide and nationally.
Ethics commission accuses legislator of misusing funds
The Associated Press
November 17, 2006
A Johnson County legislator faces her second ethics complaint in five months, this one accusing her of misusing campaign funds.
First the election, now the selection
Three competing to lead Kansas House
By Scott Rothschild
November 12, 2006
Now that the general election is over, the campaign can begin - for speaker of the Kansas House.
Democratic victory may slow Brownback’s presidential endeavor
By Matt Stearns - McClatchy Newspapers
November 11, 2006
As Sam Brownback surveyed the presidential landscape over the past two years, he always insisted he had one major advantage: The country was becoming more conservative. Maybe not.
Alliance: Kline church memo worst abuse in politics for 2006
By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer
November 10, 2006
A memo that Atty. Gen. Phill Kline wrote outlining a plan to fully tap his support among churchgoers was the worst abuse of religion in American politics during the 2006 election cycle, a national group said Wednesday.

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