One week before the election, Kansas Congressional candidates finally debate

by Andrea Tudhope, Kansas News Service Incumbent Republican Congressman Kevin Yoder and his challenger, Democrat Sharice Davids, faced off in a debate on Tuesday afternoon, just a week ahead of the midterm election. Both are vying for a seat in the Kansas 3rd congressional district, and Tuesday’s debate was the first time the candidates had … Continue reading “One week before the election, Kansas Congressional candidates finally debate”

Fact-checking the leading candidates for U.S. House, 3rd District

by Celisa Calacal, Kansas News Service The midterm elections are about a week away, and the race between Republican Kevin Yoder and Democrat Sharice Davids in Kansas’ 3rd district, which includes Johnson and Wyandotte counties as well as parts of Miami county, is a toss-up that could decide which party controls the House of Representatives. … Continue reading “Fact-checking the leading candidates for U.S. House, 3rd District”

Democrats take different tacks in Johnson and Wyandotte counties as they try to win the Kansas 3rd

by Madeline Fox, Kansas News Service Brooklynne Mosley doesn’t like the term “blue wave.” The Air Force veteran walked into the Kansas Democrats’ Wyandotte County field office wearing a T-shirt bearing the face of U.S. Senate candidate and liberal darling from Texas, Beto O’Rourke, and passing out buttons that read “throw shade, then vote.” Mosley … Continue reading “Democrats take different tacks in Johnson and Wyandotte counties as they try to win the Kansas 3rd”