Tag: voting

(Note: To cast your vote, click here.) The conclusion of the winter sports season means area high-schoolers are donning their ball gloves, track and field uniforms, golf clubs, and even tennis rackets for the spring…

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A repeating of baseless election conspiracy theories in the Republican-controlled Kansas Legislature appears to have scuttled GOP lawmakers’ efforts this year to shorten the time that voters have to return mail…

TOPEKA — The organization of Kansas county election officers told legislators Wednesday the membership opposed a Republican-sponsored bill that would prohibit counties from continuing the practice of mailing unsolicited advance ballot applications to registered voters.…

TOPEKA — Stars, wheat, or sunflowers? How about none of the above? Gov. Laura Kelly on Monday announced the results of the public vote for a new license plate design. The winner: A design that…

TOPEKA — For two and half years, Davis Hammet has felt gaslighted by the state. Now, he said, a decision made Friday by the Kansas Supreme Court has vindicated his claims that a 2021 voting…

North Dakota’s 2021 legislative redistricting plan violates the rights of two Native American tribes because it dilutes their voting strength, a federal judge ruled Friday.U.S. District Chief Judge Peter Welte said the redrawn legislative districts…

Poll workers Judy McGraw, from left, and Vince Coons, attend Mike and Diane Rogers at the polling station at Iola’s Dr. John Silas Bass North Community Building on Tuesday morning. “It’s a family thing,” said…

With early voting now available, it’s important to vote to ensure your voice is heard on matters affecting our communities. Southeast Kansas consistently ranks low in voter turnout, but ranks highest in the state for…

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — They are playfully called the “forgotten five”: A handful of toys — the pogo stick, the Fisher-Price Corn Popper, My Little Pony, PEZ dispensers, and Transformers — that regularly approach toybox…

Shannon Patterson, Allen County clerk, described her job responsibilities for Iola Kiwanis Club members at their Tuesday meeting, focusing on the election process. Patterson’s office is central in most county functions, she noted. In addition…