2026 News Archive

Voelker defeats incumbent Ford in Riley County Commission race

November 3, 2026

Rob Voelker defeated incumbent John Ford in the Riley County Commission District 1 race Tuesday, winning 3,936 votes to Ford’s 2,186, according to unofficial final election results.

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Kansas incumbents — 3 Republicans, 1 Democrat — hold onto US House seats

November 3, 2026

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Lawrence voters say ‘yes’ to a city transit sales tax increase, extension

November 3, 2026

Lawrence voters on Tuesday backed an increase and extension of the city’s transit sales tax for the third time since 2008.

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Democrats Spurling, Anderson win Douglas County Commission races

November 3, 2026

Democratic candidates for Douglas County Commission will win three open seats in Tuesday’s election.

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Hamilton makes history with US Senate win over Republican incumbent

November 3, 2026

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Kansas voters to decide governor’s race: Democrat Cindy Holscher or GOP’s Ty Masterson

November 3, 2026

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Kansas approves wording change on citizen voting, something already included in state Constitution

November 3, 2026

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Races for Kansas attorney general, secretary of state tight as votes counted into the night

November 3, 2026

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Lawrence City Commission votes to issue bonds they approved last year for KU Gateway development

November 3, 2026

Lawrence city commissioners on Tuesday voted to issue bonds for the KU Gateway Project as part of a tax break package that they approved last year.

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Voters sail through a mostly smooth Election Day, despite fears of federal interference

November 3, 2026

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