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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2006
ELECTION 2006
Kansas Federal Races
Kansas Federal Races
**District 1**
1,261 of 1,340 precursors - 94 percent
John Dell, Dem 36,046 - 19 percent
Jerry Moran, GOP (I) 145,803 - 78 percent
Sylvester Calm, RP 4,081 - 1 percent
**District 2**
734 of 819 precursors - 90 percent
Nancy Boydia, Dem 101,441 - 51 percent
Jim Ryan, GOP (I) 94,210 - 35 percent
Roger Tucker, RP 4,422 - 4 percent
**District 3**
584 of 894 precursors - 90 percent
Chuck Anner, GOP 77,305 - 35 percent
Dennis Moore, Dem (I) 141,144 - 64 percent
Robert Conroy, RP 3,713 - 3 percent
**District 4**
727 of 894 precursors - 96 percent
Garrin McCain, Dem 90,951 - 34 percent
Todd Tilahr, GOP (I) 111,357 - 64 percent
Houston, RP 4,148 - 1 percent
Statewide Races Governor
**Governor**
3,104 of 3,129 procritics - 94 percent
Kathleen Sebelius, Dem I) 453,502 - 58 percent
Jim Barnett, GOP, Dem 320,320 - 41 percent
Carl Kramer, Lib, B1,715 - 1 percent
Richard Ranzau, RP, 50,711 - 1 percent
**Attorney General**
3,104 of 3,129 procritics - 94 percent
Paul Morrison, Dem 454,384 - 58 percent
Phill Kline, GOP, I) 323,611 - 42 percent
**Secretary of State**
3,104 of 3,129 procritics - 94 percent
Ron Thomburgh, GOP I) 491,533 - 64 percent
David Haley, Dem 264,115 - 35 percent
Linda Hogan, Dem 19,992 - 3 percent
Joseph Martin, RP 11,704 - 2岁
**Treasurer**
3,104 of 3,129 procritics - 94 percent
Lynn Jenkins, GOP I) 488,491 - 65 percent
Larry Wilson, Dem 365,191 - 35 percent
**Insurance Commissioner**
3,104 of 3,129 procritics - 94 percent
Sandy Praeger, GOP I) 479,716 - 63 percent
Bonnie Sharp, Dem 244,189 - 32 percent
Boni Sharp, Dem 112,920 - 4岁
State Board of Education District 3
**District 3**
295 of 295 precincts - 100 percent
John Bacon, GOP (I) (53,073 - 56 percent)
Don Weiss, Dem 42,056 - 44 percent
**District 5**
550 of 612 precincts - 90 percent
Sally Cauble, GDP 39,940 - 64 percent
Tim Crue, Dem 22,508 - 49 percent
**District 7**
419 of 463 precincts - 90 percent
Ken Willard, GDP (I) (39,403 - 51 percent)
Jack Wempé, Dem 38,123 - 49 percent
**District 9**
340 of 431 precincts - 79 percent
Jana Shaver, GDP 35,541 - 55 percent
Charles Runyan, Dem 28,853 - 45 percent
Janet Waugh (i), Dem
Contested State House Races
District 2
30 of 35 precincts - 86 percent
Bob Grant, Dem. (ii) 5,253 - 84 percent
Larry Monaghan, Lib. 1,017 - 16 percent
District 3
18 of 18 precincts - 100 percent
Julie Menghini, Dem. (ii) 3,765 - 71 percent
Daniel Decker, GDP 1,504 - 29 percent
District 4
29 of 30 proclences - 97 percent
Shirley Palmer, Dem 3, 501 - 51 percent
Lynne Oherah, GG (II) 3, 310 - 49 percent
District 5
13 of 22 precincts - 59 percent
Bill Fleuerbom, Dem B (i) 2.178 - 74 percent
Jean Paulet GOP, 64-26 percent
Joseph RIP, GOP 110 - 4 percent
District 6
24 of 24, precints - 100 percent
Jene Vickey, GDP (I) 5,291 - 76 percent
Ginny Rigney, Dem 2,169 - 29 percent
District 7
33 of 133 precincts - 100 percent
Richard Proell, HOPI (i) I, 3,495 - 58 percent
Dennis O'Brien, Dem 2,494 - 42 percent
District 9
37 of 44 precincts - 84 percent *
William Shirley, D-2,860 - 51 percent
Bill Otto, GOP (I) 2,768 - 49 percent
District 10
2 of 16 preclines - 13 percent
Tom Holland, Dem (M) i 3,166 - 67 percent
Roy Dunn, GOP 1,407 - 30 percent
Robin Reed, IPL 1,183 - 3 percent
District 11
29 of 29 precisions - 100 percent
Vigil GCP, kick (ID) 1,167 - 58 percent
Ralph Anthony, Dem 845 - 42 percent
District 12
26 of 37 pretices - 70 percent
Jeff King GOP, 3.015 - 75 percent
Jim George, Dem 1.002 - 25 percent
District 14
18 of 19 precincts - 95 percent
Lance Klinzer, GDP (I) 3,954 - 60 percent
Aunesty Janssen, Dem 2,632 - 40 percent
District 15
20 of 21 precincts - 95 percent
Arlen Siegfeld, GOP (I) 3,504 - 55 percent
Heather Cessna, Dem. 2,822 - 45 percent
District 16
13 of 14 predicts - 93 percent
John Kriegbauser, GOP 4,079 - 50 percent
Gene Rardin, DOP 4,052 - 50 percent
District 17
15 of 16 precepts - 94 percent
StephanieSharp, GCP(I) 5,831 - 66 percent
Ed Coleman, Dem.2,259 - 29 percent
MichaelKerner, Lib.409 - 5 percent
15 of 16 precincts - 94 percent
Cindy Helden, Behavior, D4, 178 - 49 percent
Mary Pichler Cook, GDP (A 0.401 - 48 percent
Eric Millis, Bldg 264 - 38 percent
15 of 16 precincts - 94 percent
Tim Owens, GDP (I) 4,176 - 57 percent
Nancy Lekey, Dem. 2,002 - 40 percent
Michael Burtz, Burge. 347 - 3 percnt
**Interest 20.**
18 of 19 predictors - 95 percent
Kevin Yoder, GDP (I) 5,840 - 58 percent
Alex Holinger, Dem, 4,086 - 42 percent
District 21
16 of 17 preclinic - 94 percent
Kay Wolf, GOP (6) .0735 - 75 percent
Robert McEwan, Lib 2,289 - 25 percent
Dibble, Inc
Amanda Sellers/KANSAN
13 of 14 precincts - 93 percent
Judy Morrison, GOP (I) 2,983 - 52 percent
Millack Tallia, Dem 2,768 - 48 percent
10 of 19 pictures - 95 percent
Ed O'Malley, MGP (1) 3,832 - 52 percent
Andy Sandler, Dem 3,120 - 44 percent
Jasper Lee, Jibb 319 - 44 percent
21 of 22 predicts - 95 percent
Terry Huntington, GI (5) 1, 101 - 54 percent
Missy Taylor, Dem 4,267 - 46 percent
District 26
30 of 31 pretices - 97 percent
Rob Olson, GOP (I) (8) 536,-4 per-
Bill Jackson, Dem 2,947 - 37 percent
Yoonan,ingham, LIB 319,-4 percent
12 of 13 precincts - 92 percent
Sheryl Spalding, GOP,4,356 - 59 percent
Amber Bachelier, Dem,2,892 - 39 percent
Andrea Gava, Lib,154 - 2 percent
Moore re-elected to 3rd District
BY ERIN CASTANEDA
Congressman Dennis Moore (D-Kan.) and his wife, Stephanie, sing along with their grandchildren and the crowd gathered at the Ritz Charles in Overland Park on Tuesday night to celebrate Moore's announcement of his re-election. This is Moore's fifth re-election.
Overland Park — Rep. Dennis Moore had an early birthday celebration Tuesday night after he won his fifth term as Representative of the 3rd Congressional District of Kansas.
Moore (D-Kan.) had 60 percent of the votes, defeating his Republican challenger, Chuck Ahner, who had 38 percent of the votes with 545 of 584 precincts reporting.
The confetti and party horns were out along with Moore's guitar after it was confirmed he defeated Ahner. He and his family sang "This Land is Your Land" with a packed banquet hall in Overland Park.
He told his faithful fans that it's not about the Democratic or Republican party, but about restoring checks and balances to the country. Bi-partisan politics were a running theme throughout his election campaign at a time when a Republican upset was expected in the U.S. House of Representatives. As of late Tuesday evening, the Democrats had wrested more than enough seats from Republicans — they needed at least 15 — to take control of the U.S. House if they held on to all the seats they had previously.
The situation in the Senate was more uncertain. The Democrats were poised to make significant gains, but not necessarily enough to get control.
The impending Democratic victory had Moore in an even better mood. The four-term Congressman said fiscal responsibility would be the number one item on the agenda for the Democratic party when it assumes power in January. Fiscal responsibility and conservation was on Ahner's agenda too, but he didn't agree with the rest of what he described as "liberal agenda."
Ahner told his smaller crowd at the Double Tree Hotel in Overland Park that there was not a lot of enthusiasm in the race because he didn't receive much financial support from the National Republican Committee.
He acknowledged Democrats
would be taking over the U.S. House and said he thought it would be dangerous and disagreeable to the people of the 3rd District.
"I'm standing here tonight and I'm still proud to be a Republican," he said.
Moore may see Ahner on the Republican ballot again in two years, but he said until then there was work
to be done
"We will finish the job," Moore said before he left to celebrate with Gov. Kathleen Sebelius in Topeka.
A 1952 KU graduate and registered Republican, John Van Keppel walked around the campaign party with a briefcase handing out Moore and Morrison bumper stickers. He wore a makeshift blue vest that read,
"Republicans for Dennis Moore," summing up Moore's campaign.
"He exists in strong Republica, areas because he is just like the people he represents," he said. "Moderate."
Thomas Holland, Moore's campaign field director and a 2004 KU graduate, said the mild race with Ahner was mostly because of the political environment in Kansas. He said
Democrats are getting a lot of support in unexpected places this year.
Kansan staff writer Erin Castaneda can be contacted at ecastaneda@ kansan.com. Danny Luppino contributed to this story.
Secretary of State re-elected
BY MATT ELDER
- Edited by Mindy Ricketts
Ron Thornburgh returns for his third term as Kansas Secretary of State after serving the last eight years as the state's chief election official.
Thornburgh's campaign aimed
With virtually all precincts reporting, Thornburgh (R-Topeka) had received 64 percent of votes. He was unavailable for comment Tuesday night.
at a higher voter turnout, and increased the role of advanced ballots in this year's election. Thornburgh pushed the legislature to allow satellite voting in more public places — which has met with resistance — and has used electronic greeting cards to increase voter turnout. He aggressively targeted voters age 18 to 24, through electronic media especially.
David Haley (D-Kansas City)
received 34 percent of votes.
Haley has served as a Kansas state senator since 2000, and as a state representative from 1994 to 2000.
"Being outspent by a Republican incumbent by over $100,000 is hard to overcome." Haley said. "But I will continue to be a voice in the Kansas legislature.
Rob Hodgkinson (L-Johnson County) received 2 percent of votes. Hodgkinson is the chairman of the
Kansas Libertarian Party.
Joseph Martin (F-St. Marys) also received 2 percent of votes.
He is currently the vice chairman for the Reform Party of Kansas, and served as the chairman in the past.
Kansan staff writer Matt Elder can be contacted at melder@kansan. com.
Edited by Natalie Johnson
State insurance commissioner earns second term
BY MATT ELDER
Sandy Praeger (R-Lawrence) was re-elected last night as Kansas Insurance Commission with 62 percent of votes. This will be her second four-year term to serve as commissioner.
"It was gratifying four years ago, but even more so now that people have trusted me to return," Praeger said.
Praeger previously served three
terms with the Kansas Senate,
and one term before that with the
Kansas House of Representatives.
She served on the Lawrence City
Commission from 1985 to 1989
and as Lawrence mayor from 1986
to 1987. She is a graduate of the
University of Kansas.
"It really was two ladies and a gentleman running." Sharp said. "Anytime a door has closed for me, another one opens."
Bonnie Sharp (D-Kansas City) received 34 percent of votes. She said she supported the voters' decisions and looked forward to future endeavors.
Patrick Wilbur (L-Lawrence) received 4 percent of votes. Wilburn said he did not see himself running for office again, but he would be involved with finding high-quality Libertarians to run for the position in the future. He said that expansion of Libertarian views to western Kansas in the future would con-
time to add to the organization's growing success.
Wilbur is a graduate of the University.
"This campaign never got personal or nasty like some others," Wilbur said, "and I'm proud of that."
Kansan staff writer Matt Elder can be contacted at melder@kansan. com.
— Edited by Shanxi Upsdell
BOYDA (CONTINUED FROM 1A)
"We took risks on this campaign by running a positive campaign," Boyda said to the boisterous crowd at the Ramada Inn in Topeka. "But I think they're getting the message and Kansas is sending it loud and clear."
"Thanks for 10 years of service," Ryun told supporters at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Topeka. "There's so many rich stories and rich memories. We will cherish those. I thank God for this opportunity."
Rep. Ryun was the last candidate to concede Tuesday night, interrupting a somber hush that blanketed the Republican watch party.
Renee Klinges, St. Marys senior and chairwoman of KU College Republicans, said Ryan "embodies the values of Kansas."
"Our entire group put a lot of time into his campaign," she said. "I'm very, very disappointed that he lost."
Despite the loss, many remained hopeful, including Ryn.
Boyda said it was nice to finally see a "big blue spot" in the middle of the United States. The Democratic Party took control of the House of Representatives.
Boyda worked with a "tiny, tiny staff," but it appeared that some-
"I still feel like we have the right
values." he said.
Boyda based her campaign on the idea of changing Congress. She wanted to get rid of the "culture of corruption" that she said had been running Congres
perhaps, was better.
including the underprivileged, had the opportunity to achieve a "superb education."
Boyda ended her premature victory speech with a common phrase heard throughout her campaign.
She said health care and energy policies needed "real and immediate" help.
"Nothing will change until we change Congress," she said.
"I think Nacy Boyda will bring a positive change within the House."
Boyda also supports educational
Pell Grants so that all Americans.
KATE SULLIVAN Chicago senior
At a time when political interest is dwindling among college students, KU students were in Topeka supporting the Democratic party.
Sarah Peterson,
Lawrence graduate student, said she met Boyda during a St. Patrick's Day parade in Topeka.
"She shook my hand and introduced herself," Peterson said. "I went to her Web site and agreed
Peterson and more than 1,000 Democratic Party supporters were on hand to celebrate with Boyda and the other Democratic candidates.
Kate Sullivan. Chicago senior, was thrilled when Boyda won the tight race against Ryun.
with her views, so I've been a volunteer for her campaign since April."
"I was optimistic she would win," she said. "But I was surprised to see the numbers come out so well so early."
Boyda edged out Ryun by a small percent, 52 to 45 percent.
Kansan staff writer Drew Davison can be contacted at ddavison@ kansan.com. Kansan staff writer Darla Slipke contributed to this story.
"I think Nancy Boyda will bring a positive change within the House," Sullivan said.
Edited by Shanxi Upsdell
Voters upload phone videos
BY KIM LYNCH
Veek the Vote 2006 gives people a way to make themselves heard on election day by allowing them to post videos from their camera phones to the Web site veekthevote. com.
Camera phones are becoming a useful tool for voters to post their election-day thoughts and experiences online.
Roger Raderman, co-founder of weekthevote's parent Web site, veeker.com, said that videos and photos were a great way for people to give their opinions on the election as well as any irregularities occurring at the polling stations.
This program is one example of how organizations are trying to entice a younger population to speak out about elections and other issues.
"We set it up as really sort of an open network for youth to show the world where they stand on election day."Raderman said.
Users can send their videos and photos via camera phone to vote@veeker.com.
"We think that this is just the beginning." Raderman said.
The turnout of the 18- to 24-year-old voters was projected at 32 percent for this election by a Harvard University Institute of Politics poll.
Burdett Loonis, professor of political science, said anything that increases dialogue, like the Web site, is a good way to get people involved in the election.
Loomis said he thought the candidates were not focusing on issues important to the youth demographic because candidates would not spend a lot of time on a demographic that didn't have strong voter turnout.
"If they perceive something as important to them they might be more inclined to vote," he said.
Kansan staff writer Kim Lynch can be contacted at klynch@kansan. com.
Edited by Mindy Ricketts