“I sure hope so. I think she's doing a good job. That's all that matters - isn't it? - no matter what party she's in.”

— Bruce Weldon, mail processor, Lawrence

“Yes. I think her present term has gone well. I think many people in Kansas are looking for a mainstream candidate and want to turn the tide away from the right-wing religious movement.”

— Carol Ellis, homemaker, Lake Quivira

“Yeah. I think she brings a much-needed Democratic balance to the state.”

— Rupert Pate, teacher, Lawrence

“She probably will. If she continues to help education and find more money for it, she should win.”

— Emily Bucher, gallery guard, Lawrence