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2010 Session - January through May
The State Library of Kansas' Legislative Reference Section maintains a collection of clipped newspaper articles on topics relating to subjects pertinent to issues in Kansas state government. Below is a listing of clipped articles taken from several different newspapers relating to ELECTIONS, January through May, 2010.
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The Clippings List is generally arranged chronologically through the year.
Each article cited contains the following information:
Author of article (if any is present)
Title of Article
Newspaper title and date of issue
ARTICLES ON ELECTIONS, January through May, 2010
Tim Unruh
DeZago files to run for AG seat
Salina Journal, 1/8/2010 [Newsbank article]
Robert Tiford
About choice [reader forum]
Hays Daily News, 1/13/2010 [Newsbank article]
John Hanna
Two officials plan bids for secretary of state nomination
Wichita Eagle, 1/16/2010
Staff and Wire Reports
2 Dems to run for Ks secretary of state
Salina Journal, 1/16/2010
Roy Graber
AG candidate says experience makes up for lack of name
Winfield Daily Courier, 1/16/2010
Tim Carpenter
He's a party crasher with a political spin
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/17/2010
Eric Swanson
State AG hopeful visits city
Dodge City Daily Globe, 1/19/2010
Paul throws Huelskamp his support
Dodge City Daily Globe, 1/19/2010
Associated Press
Republican bids for Kansas sec. of state
Garden City Telegram, 1/20/2010
James Carlson
Ensley running for state office
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/20/2010
Scott Rothschild
Holland may run for governor
Lawrence Journal World, 1/21/2010
John Hanna
Holland mulling bid for Governor
Junction City Daily Union, 1/21/2010
Mary Clarkin
21-year-old reservist running for Kansas House seat
Hutchinson News, 1/21/2010 [Newsbank article]
Courier Views
High court raises demand for disclosure
Winfield Daily Courier, 1/22/2010
Tim Carpenter
Steineger enters race for secretary of state
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/22/2010
George Diepenbrock
Ruling could affect Kansas races
Lawrence Journal World, 1/22/2010
Associated Press
Voting amendment considered
Garden City Telegram, 1/23/2010
Associated Press
Panel to vote on state rights
Garden City Telegram, 1/23/2010
Tim Carpenter
Thornburgh endorses Ensley
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/23/2010
Tim Carpenter
Secure voter access is goal
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/24/2010
Ric Anderson
A tale of two Toms
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/24/2010
Tim Carpenter
Kelly refunds $167,000 to her campaign donors
Topeka Capital Journal, 1/27/2010
Eagle Staff
Wichita Democrat in governor's race
Wichita Eagle, 1/27/2010
GOP candidate files for Kan. state treasurer
Manhattan Mercury, 1/31/2010
Campaign finance
Garden City Telegram, 2/9/2010
Mary Clarkin
Great Bend woman seeks House seat
Hutchinson News, 2/9/2010 [Newsbank article]
Chuck Kurtz
Colloton out, McPherson in for 3rd District race
Johnson County Sun, 2/10/2010
Chuck Kurtz
Pundits weigh in on importance of fundraising
Johnson County Sun, 2/10/2010
Luke Thompson
Challenger files against Carlin
Manhattan Mercury, 2/12/2010 [Newsbank article]
Barbara Hollingsworth
House debates elections move
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/16/2010
Barbara Hollingsworth
Biggs files for secretary of state race
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/16/2010
Steve Kraske
Kansas|Biggs to run for secretary of state
Kansas City Star, 2/16/2010 [Newsbank article]
Special to The Daily Union
JC's Chris Biggs files to run for election
Junction City Daily Union, 2/16/2010
Associated Press
Bill would change times of local elections
Hays Daily News, 2/16/2010
Tim Carpenter
Holland to run for governor
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/17/2010
Jeannine Koranda
Democrat planning run for governor
Wichita Eagle, 2/17/2010
Chuck Kurtz
Second Democrat enters race for U.S. Senate seat
Johnson County Sun, 2/17/2010
Scott Rothschild
Baldwin City Democrat to announce run for governor
Lawrence Journal World, 2/17/2010
J-W Editorials
Election trade off [editorial]
Lawrence Journal World, 2/17/2010
Staff and Wire Reports
Testimony heard on moving local elections
Chanute Tribune, 2/17/2010 [Newsbank article]
Associated Press
Senator throws hat in governor's race
Iola Register, 2/17/2010
David Klepper
Holland opens campaign for Kansas governor
Kansas City Star, 2/18/2010
David Klepper
Democratic state senator joins governor's race
Wichita Eagle, 2/18/2010
Tim Carpenter
State Sen. Holland carrying Dem torch
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/18/2010
Barbara Hollingsworth
Haley considers running for U.S. Senate seat
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/18/2010
Scott Rothschild
Democrat Holland joins race for gov.
Lawrence Journal World, 2/18/2010
In the race [editorial]
Lawrence Journal World, 2/18/2010
John Hanna
Kan. Democrat launches uphill bid for governor
Hutchinson News, 2/18/2010 [Newsbank article]
John Hanna
Kansas Dem seeks top state job
Dodge City Daily Globe, 2/18/2010
Associated Press
Senate run considered
Iola Register, 2/18/2010
John Hanna
Democrat launches uphill bid for Gov.
Junction City Daily Union, 2/18/2010
Linda Teeter
1st district candidates to attend local forum
Junction City Daily Union, 2/18/2010
A challenger for Brownback [editorial]
Manhattan Mercury, 2/18/2010 [Newsbank article]
Retention gap [editorial]
Lawrence Journal World, 2/19/2010
Seanna Adcox
State lawmakers bash Congress to gain voters' favor in election year
Lawrence Journal World, 2/19/2010
Tim Carpenter
Ballot spots open
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/21/2010
Brent D. Wistrom
Governor candidate in Wichita
Wichita Eagle, 2/21/2010
Chuck Kurtz
Two candidates so far for 5th district
Johnson County Sun, 2/24/2010
Salina Journal
Poll: Barnett has lead in 1st district GOP race
Salina Journal, 2/24/2010
Mary Clarkin
Barnett is leading candidate in survey
Garden City Telegram, 2/24/2010
Mary Clarkin
Barnett is leading candidate in survey
Hutchinson News, 2/24/2010 [Newsbank article]
Roy Wenzl
Huckabee lauds Kelsey's conservative values, civility
Wichita Eagle, 2/25/2010
Ottawa Herald
Holland's candidacy [editorial]
Hays Daily News, 2/25/2010
Tim Carpenter
Senator's campaign examined
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/27/2010
Ric Anderson
Election bill hits right notes
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/27/2010
Gubernatorial election it's a race [editorial]
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/27/2010
Associated Press
Moore's spouse may run
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/28/2010
Associated Press
Girard woman seeks Dem nod in 2nd district
Topeka Capital Journal, 2/28/2010
Associated Press
Steineger may have violated campaign finance laws
Lawrence Journal World, 2/28/2010
Associated Press
Dems line up to challenge Rep. Jenkins for 2nd seat
Manhattan Mercury, 2/28/2010
Associated Press
Steineger may have violated campaign finance laws
Manhattan Mercury, 2/28/2010
Kaley Conner
Candidate ready for battle
Hays Daily News, 2/28/2010 [Newsbank article]
Democratic senator still mulling bid
Dodge City Daily Globe, 3/1/2010
John Hanna
Elections in Kansas sizing up like 1994
Hutchinson News, 3/1/2010
Tim Carpenter
Steineger admits finance miscue in donations
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/2/2010
Chuck Kurtz
O'Hara drops out of race
Johnson County Sun, 3/3/2010
Martin Hawver
'Fire Beier' drive and its effect on finances
Hays Daily News, 3/3/2010 [Newsbank article]
Quick action [editorial]
Lawrence Journal World, 3/4/2010
Chapman Rackaway
Meet candidates 'Not Sam' and 'Undecided'
Hays Daily News, 3/4/2010
Richard Baker
Mandated voter ID cards might harm, not protect, our democracy [letters to the editor]
Manhattan Mercury, 3/5-6/2010
Dion Lefler
Kelsey suspends campaign for House
Wichita Eagle, 3/6/2010
Tim Carpenter
State senator suspends campaign for Congress
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/6/2010
Dawne Leiker
Attorney general candidate says he has best qualifications
Iola Register, 3/10/2010
Our View
Don't miss this chance
Junction City Daily Union, 3/10/2010
Dawne Leiker
Attorney general candidate says he has best qualifications
Hays Daily News, 3/10/2010 [Newsbank article]
Barbara Hollingsworth
Campaign finance bill likely stuck in place
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/16/2010
Associated Press
Securities regulator is new elections chief
Manhattan Mercury, 3/16/2010
Mike Heronemus
Six congressional candidates gather at Junction City forum
Junction City Daily Union, 3/16/2010
Tim Carpenter
Biggs named election chief
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/17/2010
Associated Press
Kelsey to endorse candidate today
Wichita Eagle, 3/17/2010
Associated Press
Securities regulator is new Kansas elections chief
Garden City Telegram, 3/17/2010
Dion Lefler
Kelsey backs Pompeo in Republican party
Wichita Eagle, 3/18/2010
Tim Carpenter
Faith guides gubernatorial hopeful
Topeka Capital Journal, 3/21/2010
Associated Press
Political novice enters governor's race
Manhattan Mercury, 3/22/2010
Tim Carpenter
Faith central to Heffington's campaign
Wichita Eagle, 3/23/2010
Chapman Rackaway
Sunshine is the best disinfectant
Hutchinson News, 3/22/2010 [Newsbank article]
Competition for Brownback? [editorial]
Manhattan Mercury, 3/23/2010
Chapman Rackaway
Sunshine is the best disinfectant
Winfield Daily Courier, 3/25/2010
Mary Clarkin
Huelskamp: 1st District race evolving into two-person bid
Hutchinson News, 3/26/2010 [Newsbank article]
Associated Press
Endorsements made in secretary of state race
Lawrence Journal World, 3/26/2010
Chapman Rackaway
Sunshine is best disinfectant
Salina Journal, 3/28/2010 [Newsbank article]
Tim Carpenter
Political novice enters GOP race against Brownback
Lawrence Journal World, 3/29/2010
Staff Reports
Rep. Melvin Neufeld files for re-election
Dodge City Daily Globe, 3/31/2010
Richard Luken
Experience, not politics advocated
Iola Register, 4/5/2010
Staff Reports
Sen. Holland to appear at County Democrats picnic
Manhattan Mercury, 4/6/2010 [Newsbank article]
Harold Campbell
Republican candidate for AG makes stop in Chanute
Chanute Tribune, 4/6/2010 [Newsbank article]
Martin Hawver
Playing politics with the law
Junction City Daily Union, 4/6/2010
Chuck Kurtz
Yoder raises half a million
Johnson County Sun, 4/7/2010
Secretary of state candidate to visit
Winfield Daily Courier, 4/7/2010
John Milburn
Wife of Kansas Democratic congressman joins race
Junction City Daily Union, 4/7/2010
James Carlson
Party affiliation assessed
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/8/2010
The Hutchinson News
1st District candidates to be in Hutch for meeting
Garden City Telegram, 4/9/2010
Megan Molitor
Brownback brings campaign to JC
Junction City Daily Union, 4/10/2010
J-W Editorials
Partisan voters [editorial]
Lawrence Journal World, 4/11/2010
Luke Thompson
Brownback vows to aid families
Manhattan Mercury, 4/11/2010 [Newsbank article]
Associated Press
No sure thing for state GOP
Iola Register, 4/12/2010
Kristen Roderick
Brownback announces candidacy for governor
Garden City Telegram, 4/12/2010
Mary Clarkin
Some candidates choose tea party instead of debate
Hutchinson News, 4/13/2010 [Newsbank article]
Mary Clarkin
Some candidates choose tea party instead of debate
Garden City Telegram, 4/13/2010 [Newsbank article]
Kathy Swain
Abrams and Kelley refuse to listen to voters [public forum]
Winfield Daily Courier, 4/13/2010
Paige Carswell
Steineger 'tired of hardcore partisanship'
Winfield Daily Courier, 4/13/2010
Eric Swanson
Congressional candidate launches TV ad
Dodge City Daily Globe, 4/14/2010
Scott Rothschild
Challenger to Sloan emerges
Lawrence Journal World, 4/14/2010
Candidate in town
Emporia Gazette, 4/15/2010 [Newsbank article]
Chapman Rackaway
Campaign for Big First getting interesting
Hays Daily News, 4/15/2010 [Newsbank article]
Gayle Weber
Steineger says he's ready to be election chief
Hays Daily News, 4/15/2010 [Newsbank article]
Mary Clarkin
Wasinger opts out of debate for tea party
Garden City Telegram, 4/15/2010
Otto files
Iola Register, 4/15/2010
Secretary of state candidate to visit
Iola Register, 4/15/2010
Mary Clarkin
Wasinger opts out of debate for tea party
Hutchinson News, 4/15/2010 [Newsbank article]
Political disassociation [editorial]
Hutchinson News, 4/16/2010 [Newsbank article]
Steve Kraske
Moran, Tiahrt race to define conservatism
Kansas City Star, 4/17/2010 [Newsbank article]
Special to The Times
Bauder files for 41st District State Representative
Leavenworth Times, 4/17/2010
Mary Clarkin
Huelskamp leads Big 1st pack in cash on hand
Hutchinson News, 4/17/210 [Newsbank article]
Debatable move [editorial]
Garden City Telegram, 4/17/201
Candidates to speak at Fort Hays
Garden City Telegram, 4/17/2010
Bob Johnson
Looking for candidates with caring hearts
Iola Register, 4/17/2010
Richard Luken
Hopeful touts independence
Iola Register, 4/17/2010
Keith E. Davies
Why Cannon? Here's why? [letters to the journal]
Salina Journal, 4/17/2010 [Newsbank article]
Dave Helling
Yoder holds lead in race for money
Kansas City Star, 4/18/2010 [Newsbank article]
Steve Kraske
Money talks in Kansas race
Kansas City Star, 4/18/2010 [Newsbank article]
Associated Press
Gov. candidate arrested over tea party spat
Dodge City Daily Globe, 4/19/2010
Linda Dominquez-Houk
Otto needs opposing [readers' forum]
Iola Register, 4/19/2010
Russ Morgan
Stumping
Emporia Gazette, 4/19/2010 [Newsbank article]
Mary Clarkin
Huelskamp leads Big 1st pack in cash on hand
Garden City Telegram, 4/19/2010
Bob Beatty
Time to end freeloading
Garden City Telegram, 4/19/2010
Bob Beatty
Primary chance for voters to stop freeloading
Hutchinson News, 4/19/2010 [Newsbank article]
Chuck Kurtz
Attorney general candidate focuses on law experience
Johnson County Sun, 4/21/2010
Associated Press
State senator files in 4th District race
Manhattan Mercury, 4/21/2010
Chuck Kurtz
Yoder credits volunteer network for fundraising
Johnson County Sun, 4/21/2010
Otto files for re-election
Chanute Tribune, 4/21/2010 [Newsbank article]
Staff Reports
Democratic candidate meets with local voters
Dodge City Daily Globe, 4/22/2010
Bob Beatty
Primary chance for GOP voters to stop freeloading
Leavenworth Times, 4/22/2010
John Hanna
Steineger accused of campaign misconduct
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/23/2010
Associated Press
Jordan leaves 3rd District race
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/23/2010
John Hanna
Yoder's rival drops out of GOP race
Hutchinson News, 4/23/2010 [Newsbank article]
Dave Helling
Jordan's exit bolsters Yoder
Kansas City Star, 4/23/2010
George Diepenbrock
Jordan quits race
Lawrence Journal World, 4/23/2010
Jana Goodman
Goodman announces candidacy
Leavenworth Times, 4/23/2010
Mary Clarkin
Campaign finance reports reveal Reno County donors
Hutchinson News, 4/24/2010 [Newsbank article]
John Hanna
Kan. Sec of candidate accused of misconduct
Dodge City Daily Globe, 4/24/2010
Tom Bell
Kansas' political pendulum [editorial]
Salina Journal, 4/25/2010 [Newsbank article]
Bob Beatty
Kansas' GOP freeloaders
Salina Journal, 4/25/2010 [Newsbank article]
Staff and Wire Reports
Johnson says he won't seek re-election
Salina Journal, 4/27/2010
Staff Reports
Rep. Hawk to seek 4th term
Manhattan Mercury, 4/27/2010 [Newsbank article]
Darcy Gray
Candidate helped pen Arizona law
Hutchinson News, 4/27/2010 [Newsbank article]
Mike Corn
Candidate swings through region
Hays Daily News, 4/27/2010 [Newsbank article]
John Hanna
Jenkins has GOP primary challenger
Lawrence Journal World, 4/28/2010
Scott Rothschild
Kansas candidate helped write controversial Arizona immigration law
Lawrence Journal World, 4/28/2010
Sloan files to keep House seat
Lawrence Journal World, 4/28/2010
Mary Clarkin
Contrasts key to winning gov race, candidate says
Hutchinson News, 4/28/2010 [Newsbank article]
Mary Clarkin
Candidate: Contrast key in governor race
Garden City Telegram, 4/28/2010
Mary Clarkin
Rivals question Kobach's motives
Hutchinson News, 4/28/2010 [Newsbank article]
Chuck Kurtz
Jordan's withdrawal expected to help Yoder
Johnson County Sun, 4/28/2010
Associated Press
Jenkins has GOP challenger in 2nd District
Chanute Tribune, 4/28/2010 [Newsbank article]
Darcy Gray
Arizona now the center of immigration debate
Salina Journal, 4/28/2010
David Clouston
Biggs urges lawmaker caution on immigration
Salina Journal, 4/28/2010 [Newsbank article]
The Capital-Journal
Johnston announces run for U.S. Senate
Topeka Capital Journal, 4/29/2010
Scott Rothschild
Kobach getting paid for training
Lawrence Journal World, 4/29/2010
Rhonda Holman
Arizona law could lead to abuses [editorial]
Wichita Eagle, 4/30/2010 [Newsbank article]
Associated Press
Measure protecting voting rights on ballot
Wichita Eagle, 5/1/2010 [Newsbank article]
Steve Kraske
An immigration storm gyrates around Kobach
Kansas City Star, 5/2/2010 [Newsbank article]
Former Rep. Miller files for Johnson's seat
Hays Daily News, 5/4/2010
Erin Mathews
Roth files to run for re-election
Salina Journal, 5/4/2010
Bill Hill
A vote for Rob Wasinger [letters to the journal]
Salina Journal, 5/4/2010
Dion Lefler
Democrat Sen. Haley to run for U.S. Senate
Wichita Eagle, 5/5/2010 [Newsbank article]
Associated Press
Haley to run for U.S. Senate
Topeka Capital Journal, 5/5/2010
Chris Hunter
Svaty and Horst plan to seek new terms
Salina Journal, 5/5/2010 [Newsbank article]
Bill Hill
Candidate relying on familiar tactics [letter to the editor]
Dodge City Daily Globe, 5/5/2010
John Hanna
State senator seeks Brownback's U.S. seat
Lawrence Journal World, 5/5/2010
Mary Clarkin
1st district candidates weigh in on issues
Garden City Telegram, 5/5/2010
Mary Clarkin
Big first candidates weigh in
Hays Daily News, 5/6/2010
Associated Press
State will be asked to take over nature center
Hays Daily News, 5/6/2010
C.J. Lett
A vote for Wasinger
Hutchinson News, 5/6/2010 [Newsbank article]
Bill Hill
Amusing argument
Hutchinson News, 5/6/2010 [Newsbank article]
Angela Deines
New Hi Park principal named
Topeka Capital Journal, 5/7/2010
Allen Twitchell
Biggs brings bluegrass-roots campaign to town
Winfield Daily Courier, 5/7/2010
Hutchinson News
Prop. 14 [Kansas views]
Wichita Eagle, 5/10/2010
John Hanna
State lawmaker joins U.S. Senate race
Metro News, 5/10/2010
Ralph DeZago
Experience key in AG election [letters to the editor]
Leavenworth Times, 5/11/2010
Chuck Kurtz
Stephene Moore: I'm in step with 3rd district voters
Johnson County Sun, 5/12/2010
Bob Sigman
Committee picks Moore
Johnson County Sun, 5/12/2010
Mary Clarkin
Hutch man's run poses challenge to O'Neal
Hutchinson News, 5/12/2010 [Newsbank article]
Ben Wearing
Punishing the good deed? [editorial]
Salina Journal, 5/12/2010 [Newsbank article]
Nina E. Hajda
Coffee party [letters]
Kansas City Star, 5/13/2010
Terri C. Hayes
Focus on self-interest [letters]
Kansas City Star, 5/13/2010
Bobbi Mlynar
Campaign, coffee, and questions
Emporia Gazette, 5/13/2010
Mary Clarkin
County dems taking it slow on running
Hutchinson News, 5/14/2010 [Newsbank article]
Ashley Strehle
City prosecutor running for state AG
Junction City Daily Union, 5/14/2010
Tim Carpenter
Senator criticized over autos
Topeka Capital Journal, 5/15/2010
David Klepper
Both sides claim political edge after decision to raise taxes
Kansas City Star, 5/15/2010 [Newsbank article]
Mary Clarkin
W. Kansas House candidate now running unopposed
Hutchinson News, 5/18/2010 [Newsbank article]
Campaign trail democrat to formally announce candidacy
Hutchinson News, 5/18/2010
Staff Reports
Rep. Paul Davis files for re-election
Lawrence Journal World, 5/18/2010
Staff Reports
Democrats set candidate forum
Lawrence Journal World, 5/19/2010
John Hanna
Candidate for secretary of state fined $5,000
Lawrence Journal World, 5/19/2010
Associated Press
Secretary of state candidate fined $5,000
Garden City Telegram, 5/19/2010
Associated Press
House members seek re-election
Iola Register, 5/20/2010
Barbara Hollingsworth
Senate poll drawing angst
Topeka Capital Journal, 5/21/2010
James Carlson
Democrat runs for 2nd district
Topeka Capital Journal, 5/21/2010
Leadership dearth [editorial]
Hutchinson News, 5/21/2010 [Newsbank article]
Mary Clarkin
Boldra, asked to drop out, says she's committed to election
Hutchinson News, 5/22/2010 [Newsbank article]
Associated Press
GOP hopeful Yoder files in 3rd district
Topeka Capital Journal, 5/23/2010
Shaun Hittle
Democrats campaign at Dole Institute
Lawrence Journal World, 5/23/2010
Mary Clarkin
Boldra won't drop out of campaign
Hays Daily News, 5/23/2010
Helen Roser
Even with his foot in his mouth, Reitz looks good compared to some [letters to the editor]
Manhattan Mercury, 5/23/2010 [Newsbank article]
The Emporia Gazette
Hill to run for 5th term
Emporia Gazette, 5/25/2010
Lunch and learn
Emporia Gazette, 5/25/2010
Martin Hawver
A wink and a nod toward ethics once again
Junction City Daily Union, 5/25/2010
Mary Clarkin
Candidate eyes office's other duties
Hutchinson News, 5/25/2010 [Newsbank article]
Dave Helling
Seeking edge in Kansas primary
Kansas City Star, 5/26/2010 [Newsbank article]
David Klepper
Topeka| Highway bill lauded as jobs creator
Kansas City Star, 5/26/2010
Barb Nichols
Supports Kobach
Emporia Gazette, 5/26/2010
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