2006 Elections
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Learn about the candidates and the issues. Here are the latest stories from the Emporia Gazette.Video: Barnett annouces run for Congress
Wednesday, June 3, 7:09 a.m. by
Watch video of Jim Barnett announcing his plan to run for the U.S. Congress. Read story.
Voters approve sale of natural gas company
Black Hills Energy will buy company
Tuesday, April 21, 8 p.m. by Bobbi Mlynar
Special vote draws exceptional response. Read story.
Delay in printing of bill puts pressure on election for Neosho Rapids
Saturday, April 18, 8:59 a.m. by Bobbi Mlynar
City leaders at Neosho Rapids are hoping for a good turnout in Tuesday’s special election Read story.
Recount confirms smoking ban question
Ordinance remains in effect
Tuesday, April 14, 4:26 p.m. by Russ Morgan
Recount leads to 2 fewer 'no' votes Read story.
Recount request filed for smoking ban question
Votes will be counted by hand
Monday, April 13, 1:36 p.m. by Russ Morgan
Results to be announced today at 4 p.m. Read story.
Smoking ban in effect now
Friday, April 10, 4:53 p.m. by Russ Morgan
City clarifies confusion Read story.
No coin flip here
Wednesday, April 8, 1:31 p.m. by Brandy Nance
What happens in case of a tie vote Read story.
Few voters, write-ins sway county races
Wednesday, April 8, 12:44 p.m. by Bobbi Mlynar
Some races have one-vote margin Read story.
What’s next?
Wednesday, April 8, 12:42 p.m. by Gwendolynne Larson
After the voting, it's time to move forward Read story.
Two More Days
Walters to abstain from vote
Wednesday, April 8, 12:36 p.m. by Russ Morgan
Challenged ballots could change outcome of smoking ban questions Read story.
Scheller is top vote-getter
Two incumbents win re-election
Tuesday, April 7, 10:47 p.m. by Bobbi Mlynar
New board member is eager to begin service. Read story.
Mood tense at courthouse as votes tallied
Tuesday, April 7, 9:39 p.m. by Brandy Nance
Lyon County Courthouse tense during tallying of results; final results change slightly with paper ballot Read story.
Election Results
Tuesday, April 7, 6:52 p.m. by Brandy Nance
These include hand-counted ballots on smoking ban question Read story.
New citizen votes for first time
Tuesday, April 7, 1:31 p.m. by Bobbi Mlynar
Fernando Vergara missed voting in the presidential election by only 5 days Read story.
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