2018 primary: Sales tax renewal passes, Martinez wins open judge position in unofficial results

The renewal of the three-eighths-cent sales tax renewal for public safety and infrastructure was approved by a wide margin on Tuesday night, in unofficial results. For Wyandotte County District Court judge, Tony Martinez won, 5,371 to 4,699 for Jane Sieve Wilson and 3,508 for Mike Nichols, in unofficial results. Brent Welder carried Wyandotte County with … Continue reading “2018 primary: Sales tax renewal passes, Martinez wins open judge position in unofficial results”

2018 primary, partial results

In Wyandotte County, the “yes” votes on the sales tax question were winning by a large margin with two-thirds of the vote reported. Also, for Wyandotte County judge, Tony Martinez had a slight lead over Jane Sieve Wilson. Brent Welder had an early lead for the Democratic nomination for U.S. representative, 3rd District, but most … Continue reading “2018 primary, partial results”

Insights into tonight’s election

As we’re waiting for results to come in from tonight’s election, here are some insights into what is at stake in this primary election. Patrick Miller, assistant professor of political science at the University of Kansas, was asked about the election earlier today. Questions: What is at stake in this election? What effect will the … Continue reading “Insights into tonight’s election”