GOVERNOR VOTES Tom Docking, Dem. 400,229 Mike Hayden, Rep. 430,436 (99% of precincts reporting) U.S. SENATE VOTES Guy MacDonald, Dem. 242,870 Bob Dole, Rep. 568,592 (99% of precincts reporting) U.S. REP./2ND VOTES Jim Slattery, Dem. 450,228 Phill Kline, Rep. 108,895 (99% of precincts reporting) U.S. REP./3RD VOTES Jan Meyers, Rep unopposed 98% of preschool reporting LIQUOR VOTES Yes 481,468 No 317,910 98% of preschool reporting LOTTERY VOTES Yes 507,104 No 284,466 98% of preschool reporting PARI-MUTUEL VOTES Yes 474,823 No 316,766 98% of precepts reporting CLASSIFICATION VOTES Yes 524,081 No 249,136 98% of precepts reporting BOE VOTES Yes 359,572 No 377,312
BOND ISSUEVOTES
Yes9,707
No7,272
100% of precincts reporting
ATTY. GENERALVOTES
Dennis Moore, Dem.386,776
Bob Stephan, Rep.431,167
99% of precincts reporting
SEC. OF STATEVOTES
Judy Runnels, Dem.367,880
Bill Graves, Rep.422,157
98% of precincts reporting | STATE TREASURER | VOTES | | :--- | ---: | | Joan Finney, Dem. | 439,195 | | Larry Montgomery, Rep.,351,210 | | 99% of presidents reporting | | STATE REP./43RD | VOTES | | Bob Miller, Dem. | 1,010 | | David Miller, Rep. | 2,039 | | 100% of presidents reporting | | STATE REP./44TH | VOTES | | Jessie Branson, Dem. | 5,114 | | Chris Miller, Rep. | 2,717 | | 100% of presidents reporting | | STATE REP./45TH | VOTES | | :--- | :--- | | John Solbach, Dem. | 3,980 | | Martha Parker, Rep. | 3,140 | | 100% of prescents reporting | | STATE REP./46TH | VOTES | | Betty Jo Charlton, Dem. | 3,375 | | Ben Casad, Rep. | 1,368 | | 100% of prescents reporting | | CO. COMM./1ST | VOTES | | Nancy Hiebert, Dem. | 4,886 | | 100% of prescents reporting | Vol. 97, No. 53 (USPS 650-640) THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Published since 1889 by the students of the University of Kansas Wednesday November 5.1986 Hayden victorious in hard-fought race for governorship By the Kansan staff House Speaker Mike Hayden last night became the first western Kansas Republican to become governor in 32 years, and Republicans won four top one election for the first statewide offices in one election for the first time in 22 years As of 3 a.m., Hayden, Atwood, had received 400, 136 votes, or 52 percent. His opponent, Democratic Lt. Gov. Tom Docking, Wichita, had received 400, 229 votes, or 48 percent. Hayden trailed Docking early in the night by as much as 8 percent. However, as results came in, Docking's lead steadily declined and then disappeared around 10:45 p.m. Docking conceded the election in a speech just before midnight. Hayden became the first governor from western Kansas since Fred Hall of Dodge City won in 1954. Democrats have held the office for 16 of the last 20 years. Hayden will follow Democratic Gov. John Carlin, who has held the office since 1979. Hayden, who has served 14 years in the Kansas House of Representatives, consistently pointed to his legislative experience during the During a victory celebration in Topeka, Hayden supporters were quick to give credit for his victory to rural voters in the western part of the state. campaign. Docking had not held elective office before he became lieutenant governor in 1883. Just after midnight, he was joined by his family on the platform from which he gave his victory speech. More coverage, pages 7-10 "I can only say to you one thing," Hayden told about 400 supporters at the Downtown Ramada Inn. "We will not violate the trust you put into us as first family or in me as governor of this state." Docking had attempted to follow two previous family generations into the office. His father, Robert, was governor from 1967 to 1975, and his predecessor George was in the office from 1957 to 1961. "Unfortunately, my friends, this is not a victory rally we are celebrating tonight," Docking told hundreds of supporters during his concession speech at Topeka's Jayhawk Tower. "We must press forward on the issues important to us." See STATE, p. 5, col. 1 TOPEKA — Governor-elect Mike Hayden makes his way through a crowd of well-wishers after giving his victory speech at the Regency office of the downtown Ramada Inn. Hayden defeated Democratic candidate Tom Docking in yesterday's election Democrats gain control of Senate United Press International WASHINGTON — Democrats took control of the Senate yesterday, ravaging Republican candidates across the South and making significant gains in the Midwest and West in the election of the 10th Congress. The Democratic victory in the Senate, coupled with its continued majority in the House, means President Reagan will face an all-Democratic Congress for the first time after six years in office. While Democrats were expected to pursue an agenda leading toward the 1988 presidential election, White House aided vows Reagan would not be a lame duck. have at least 52 seats. Republicans held a 53-47 edge in the old Senate Democrats engineered their Senate victory by ousting Republicans from five Southern states and added to their margin in key Midwest and Western states, where they were helped by the flagging farm economy. the size of the new Democratic majority was uncertain because several close races were undecided, but it appeared the Democrats would Of as 1 a.m., Democrats had won 16 Senate races and Republicans had won 16. Six races were either too few or too many, making it an inefficient returns to determine a trend. Democrats easily retained their majority in the House. The only hopeful sign for the GOP was in governorships, where they made significant gains, including takeovers in Alabama, Florida and Texas. Senate when early returns from Hawaii showed Sen. Daniel Inouye a winner. Senate races in Alaska, California, Idaho, Nevada, North Dakota and Washington were still undecided. Democrats took away Republican seats in Maryland, Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, South Dakota and Alabama. In addition, Democrats fought off strong challenges in Louisiana and Colorado and lost out only in Missouri. Democrats went over the top in the See SENATE, p. 5, col. Solbach wins State Rep. John Solbach, D-Lawrence, and his 5-month-old son, John Mathias, greet the press, other candidates and well-wishers. John Mathias, born two days before Solbach declared his candidacy, was worn out by the evening's festivities. Voters re-elected Solbach. 4 area incumbents retain House seats By the Kansan staff Experience prevailed in the four area legislative races last night, as incumbents won resounding victories and earned another two years in the Kansas House of Representatives. In the closest race, the 45th District, four-term Democratic incumbent John Solbach defeated Republican Martha Parker. In relatively easy races, Republican David Miller and Democrats Jessie Branson and Betty Jo Charlton all were re-elected to their posts. The incumbents, three Democrats and a Republican, were winning by large margins at 2 a.m. Solbach and Parker were virtually even when the first returns came in around 8:15 p.m. By about 9:45 p.m. Solbach continued to pull away and defeat Parker for the second straight election. Solbach won with 3,980 votes to Parker's 3,140. Sobach said he stuck with his campa-gam goal of communicating to his constituents the good job he had done in the Legislature. Solbach had 54 percent of the votes to Parker's 46 percent. "People have been very supportive," Solbach said. "I'm indebted with gratitude to the people of my campaign." Parker said, "The race was closer to the two years ago, but not close enough." In the 43rd District — the battle of the Millers — David G. Miller, See AREA, p. 5, col. 3 Kansas voters bless liquor by the drink By ALISON YOUNG Patrons of some Lawrence clubs and restaurants last night flashed their club cards in a ritual that Kansans yesterday voted over. whimingly to end. At 3 a.m., voters had approved a proposed amendment to the Kansas Constitution that would allow liquor by the drink in public places, with 60 percent voting to approve it. In all, 481,468 voters supported the proposal, and 317,910 cast ballots against it. Kansas also approved by large margins two other "sin" amendments — one that would allow a state to sue a federal government — would legalize pari-mutuel betting. But even with a large majority of voters supporting the liquor-by-the-drink amendment, the laws putting it into effect haven't been written yet, and this concerns some of its proponents. Ken Wallace, spokesman for the Lawrence Bar and Tavern Association, said last night that the election of Republican Mike Hayden for governor might be a roadblock to new liquor laws. Hayden voted against liquor by the drink when he was speaker of the skirt. "That Kansans voted overwhelmingly for liquor by the drink, pari- mutuel and the lottery and Hayden on the same night makes absolutely no sense whatsoever." Wallace said. "It indicates obviously that the people of Kansas are not well equipped." Wallace said he was concerned Hayden would use his new position to influence legislation enacting the amendment. "It's a concern," Wallace said. "He's not a friend of our industry." However Gary Toebben, executive vice president of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, was not as concerned about Hayden's election. DECISION'86 The Rev. Richard Taylor, president of Kansans for Life at Its Best! and an opponent of the amendment, said people who voted for the amendment were uninformed. He blamed the news media for not providing all of the facts about liquor "Governor Carlin, chambers of commerce, and all who voted yes will be responsible for death and injury caused by drivers who have been drinking liquor in public places for all the years to come." Taylor said. "That is the burden they will live with." "If death or injury comes to their loved ones or friends, then the burden will become extra heavy." See LIQUOR, p. 5, col. 3 six Kansas incumbents capture big victories By the Kansan staff Six Kansas incumbents in the U.S. House and Senate, all up for re-election, won by large margins last night. Second District Rep. Jim Slattery, a Democrat, easily defeated his Republican challenger, Phill Kline. Voters returned Slattery to the House for a third term. At 3 a.m., with 99 percent of the votes in, Slattery led Kline, 450.228 votes to 108.895 votes. Slattery captured 70 percent of the vote to Kline's 29 percent. or 70 percent, and MacDonald had 242,870 votes, or 29 percent. As expected, Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole, a Republican, overwhelmed his Democratic opponent, Guy MacDonald, Wichita. At 3 a.m., with 98 percent of the votes tallied, Dole had 568.92 votes; Third District Rep. Jan Meyers, a Republican, was unopposed. Her district covers Johnson, Linn, Miami and Wyandotte counties and includes Kansas City. Kan., and its suburbs. News organizations called all the races early. Shattered declared victory at 8:45 p.m. Kline said he would work through the Republican Party as a constituent or by running for office again to see policies he advocated during the campaign put into effect. "I knew it was a challenge," Kline said. "He was an incumbent born in Topeka and raised in AIT." The 2nd District comprises 13 counties in northeast Kansas and includes Topeka, Lawrence. Leavenworth and Manhattan. Slattery and supporters celebrated at the Jayhawk Tower in downtown Topeka Hundreds of supporters were spread throughout the building, and news of Slattery's victory brought cheers, yelling and deafening applause. "A significant majority of Kansans are saying, 'We appreciate what you're doing, so we'll rehire you,' " Slattery said. In the 1st District, Rep. Pat Roberts, a Dodge City Republican, won his fourth term in the House decisively. He defeated his Democratic opponent, Dale Lyon, Athol, 137866 votes to 42,581 votes. Roberts received 76 percent of the votes. See CONGRESS, p. 5, col. 6