Lawrence Journal-World 11-09-2016

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Wednesday • November 9 • 2016

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ELECTION  2016

COUNTY COMMISSION

RACES AT A GLANCE Here are the results for county, state and congressional races in which Douglas County residents participated. Winners are indicated by a 3.

TRUMP ON VERGE OF WIN

Douglas County Commission District 2 3 Nancy Thellman (D) Jesse Brinson Jr. (I)

Thellman

District 3 3 Michelle Derusseau (R) Bassem Chahine (D)

Derusseau

Kansas

Legislature House District 42 3 Jim Karleskint (R) Kara Reed (D)

Karleskint

House District 44 3 Barbara Ballard (D) Michael Lindsey (R)

AP File Photo

Ballard

Local Democrats confused; Republicans say message is clear

House District 45 3 Tom

Sloan (R) Terry Manies (D)

Sloan

Senate District 2 3 Marci Francisco (D) Meredith Richey (R)

By Chad Lawhorn and Sara Shepherd Francisco

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clawhorn@ljworld.com, sshepherd@ljworld.com

Senate District 3 3 Tom Holland (D) Echo Van Meteren (R)

As Donald Trump inched closer to winning the presidency, Douglas County Democrats on Tuesday evening struggled to comprehend the message of voters, while local Republicans said the message couldn’t be clearer. “Voters are tired of what is going on, and they are ready to

Holland

Senate District 19 3 Anthony

Hensley (D) Zach Haney (R)

Hensley

State Board of Education 3 Ann Mah (D) Sue Mollenkamp (R) Mah

By Elvyn Jones l ejones @ljworld.com

District 2

District 3

Democrat Nancy Thellman comfortably won Tuesday a third term to the 2nd District Douglas County Commission seat, defeating independent Jesse Brinson Jr., 9,878-5,570.

Republican Michelle Derusseau claimed victory Tuesday night over Democrat Bassem Chahine, taking the 3rd District Douglas County Commission seat.

> THELLMAN, 2A

> DERUSSEAU, 2A

KANSAS LEGISLATURE

Future balance of power unclear By Peter Hancock phancock@ljworld.com

Topeka — With returns coming in late from Johnson County, it was unclear Tuesday night how many seats

Democrats might pick up in the Kansas Legislature, or if it would be enough to tip the balance of power in the House and Senate.

> BALANCE, 6A

> TRUMP, 2A

HOW KANSAS VOTED

Congress

TRUMP:

House District 2 Jenkins

IN DOUGLAS COUNTY

CLINTON:

58%

3 Lynn

TRUMP: CLINTON:

35%

Senate

3 Jerry Moran (R) Patrick Wiesner (D) Robert Garrard (L)

porters to get some sleep and wait for an announcement on Wednesday after more votes had been counted. Trump also did not make any statements prior to the JournalWorld’s deadline. While not conceding, local Democrats were contemplating what a Trump presidency may look like. Several, however, conceded they were having a hard time picturing it.

Thellman stays; Derusseau joins

U.S. CONGRESS

U.S.

Jenkins (R) Britani Potter (D) James Bales (L)

mix it up,” said Kathy Ammel, chair of the Douglas County GOP. A President Trump may control the blender. The race had not been officially called for Trump at the Journal-World’s deadline. Trump had 247 electoral votes to Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton’s 215. A spokesman for Clinton said she would not be making any announcement, or concession speech, in the early morning hours of Wednesday, but rather urged sup-

Mike Yoder/Journal-World Photo

NANCY THELLMAN, right, and Michelle Derusseau greet each other at the Douglas County Courthouse during vote tabulation on Tuesday night.

30% 62%

SEE WHO KIDS CHOSE

Moran

USA TODAY Trump’s strength means close race. 1B

IN MOCK ELECTIONS. 3A

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GOP expected to control Senate Staff reports

Republicans are expected to retain the U.S. Senate majority, The Associated Press reported early Wednesday. In Kansas races, Republican Sen. Jerry Moran and Republican Congresswoman

Forecast, 8A

HOROSCOPE....................9B OPINION..........................7A

PUZZLES.........................9B SPORTS.....................1C-5C

Lynn Jenkins, who represents Lawrence, both won re-election. Nationally, Republicans are projected to hang on to their Senate majority as GOP incumbents won key races in Wisconsin, North Carolina, Indiana and Florida.


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