2006 Elections
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<B>Learn about the candidates and the issues. Here are the latest stories from the Emporia Gazette. </B>Briggs to Face Rep. Mast in this Year’s election.
Thursday, May 24, 12:39 p.m. by Jason Johnston
Scott Briggs filed as a Democratic Representative candidate for the 76th District on Monday with the Secretary of State’s office. Read story.
Dorcey files for office
Tuesday, May 15, 1:47 p.m. by Special to the Gazette
Mike Dorcey successfully filed his candidacy for the position of Lyon County commissioner for the 2nd District by petition Monday. He will run as a Democrat for the office. Read story.
Slater announces candidacy for County Commissioner
Tuesday, April 24, 2 p.m. by John Giffin
Lyon County Controller Dan Slater filed Monday afternoon for the 2nd District County Commissioner position currently occupied by Teresa Walters. Read story.
Martin running for re-election
Friday, April 20, 12:28 p.m. by John Giffin
District 3 Lyon County Commissioner Rollie Martin has announced he will run for re-election. Read story.
City Commission Elects A New Mayor
Thursday, April 19, 11:44 a.m. by Jason Johnston
The Emporia City Commission elected, 4-0, Bobbi Mlynar as the new mayor during Wednesday’s meeting. Mlynar abstained. Read story.
Tammy Vopat announces candidacy
Wednesday, March 28, 11:06 a.m. by John Giffin
Lyon County Clerk Tammy Vopat announced her candidacy, Friday, for reelection. Read story.
The Election process
Thursday, March 22, 1:46 p.m. by John Giffin
More than 50 local and county positions will be on the 2012 ballot for Lyon County voters. Read story.
Cope running for Sheriff
Wednesday, March 21, 10:52 a.m. by John Giffin
Lyon County Sheriff Jeff Cope announced Tuesday he is running for his current position in the 2012 elections. Read story.
Rick Santorum wins Kansas caucuses
Monday, March 12, 10:22 a.m. by Jason Johnston
Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum won the Kansas caucuses on Saturday Read story.
Rick Santorum wins Kansas caucuses
Saturday, March 10, 6:14 p.m. by
Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum won the Kansas caucuses on Saturday. Read story.
Emporia to hold Republican Caucus
Friday, March 9, 12:35 p.m. by John Giffin
Emporia will be one of 96 locations in 90 different counties to serve as a caucus site during the 2012 Republican Presidential Caucus Saturday at the Emporia Senior Center located at 603 E. 12th Ave. The locations will be open for voting from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Read story.
Sharon Gaede files petition to run for Lyon County Treasurer
Monday, March 5, 5:36 p.m. by Jason Johnston
Sharon Gaede filed a petition on Monday to run for Lyon County Treasurer in this year’s elections as a Democrat. Read story.
First vote cast under new ID law
Thursday, Jan. 12, 11:48 a.m. by Russ Morgan
With new voting laws taking effect this year that will require voters to show identification, Lyon County Clerk Tammy Vopat wants to make the details of the new requirements clear to the public. Read story.
Local Lawmakers REspond to Brownback Speech
Thursday, Jan. 12, 10:59 a.m. by Russ Morgan
“Our season is short, our needs are great and the people are depending on us.” Read story.
Kerry Sull is the New City Clerk
Saturday, Jan. 7, 12:06 p.m. by Jason Johnston, jason@emporiagazette.com
For more than 28 years, Kerry Sull has worked for the City of Emporia, and now she faces her new role as the city clerk. Read story.
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