I never expected waiting at 7:30 p.m. for advance ballots at the Iola Courthouse to be one of the most intriguing experiences I have participated in as an intern for the Iola Register.  I really…

Vice President Richard M. Nixon today formally conceded the election to Sen. John F. Kennedy. The dramatic concession announcement came at 9:47 a.m. Wednesday a few minutes after Kennedy had cinched election by winning Minnesota’s…

“I have empathy for the folks who don’t have it as good as we do,” said David Lee, the Republican candidate running for county commissioner in District 2. Lee faces Democrat Michelle Meiwes. Lee works…

“We all have to benefit or it’s not good for anyone,” said Michelle Meiwes, a Democrat running for commissioner in Allen County’s second district. Meiwes faces Republican David Lee in the Nov. 3 election. The…

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Agents foiled a stunning plot to kidnap Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, authorities said Thursday in announcing charges in an alleged scheme that involved months of planning and even rehearsals to…

WASHINGTON — More women from across the nation are running for Congress this year than ever before, and Kansas is leading the way in making history on the ballot. For the first time ever, there…

Josiah D’Albini of Iola checks in with election clerk Lori Moran before casting his ballot in today’s primary election. Polls are open 7am-7pm. Unaffiliated voters can also weigh in on a vote to renew a…

In a possible attempt to distract from dismal economic news, or dismal pandemic news, or both, President Trump tweeted Thursday that the November presidential election may have to be delayed, warning about the supposed dangers…

In less than two weeks, Kansas will face another coronavirus-related test: an election under pandemic conditions. How will we fare? That depends on state and county preparation, of course — but it also depends on…

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Establishment Republicans who’d been coy for months about the GOP primary for Kansas’ open Senate seat are increasingly putting their thumbs on the scale, hoping to push Rep. Roger Marshall to…